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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[Carotid body]] [[tumor]] is an overgrowth of [[carotid body]] organ. This organ functions to regulate the [[blood oxygen level]]. | |||
==What are the Symptoms of carotid body tumor?== | ==What are the Symptoms of carotid body tumor?== | ||
This disease may be asymptomatic for a long time, but in case of a symptomatic tumor, the presence of a mass in the side of the neck is the most common complaining symptoms. | This [[disease]] may be [[asymptomatic]] for a long time, but in case of a [[symptomatic]] [[tumor]], the presence of a [[mass]] in the side of the [[neck]] is the most common [[Presenting symptoms|complaining symptoms]]. It may also present with other [[symptoms]] depending on the [[invasion]] of the [[tumor]] to the neighboring structures. [[symptoms]] such as: | ||
*[[Hoarseness]] | |||
*[[Weakness]] of [[tongue]] | |||
*[[Loss of consciousness]] | |||
==What Causes carotid body tumor?== | ==What Causes carotid body tumor?== | ||
The exact cause is still unknown. However, some genetic mutations may play a role in its etiology. | The exact cause is still unknown. However, some [[genetic mutations]] may play a role in its [[etiology]]. | ||
==Who is at Highest Risk?== | ==Who is at Highest Risk?== | ||
People with particular genetic mutations and those with pulmonary diseases causing low oxygen level of the blood are at highest risk of developing this disorder. | People with particular [[genetic mutations]] and those with [[Pulmonary disease|pulmonary diseases]] causing [[Low oxygen levels|low oxygen level]] of the [[blood]] are at highest risk of developing this [[disorder]]. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
History and physical examination, as well as imaging studies, can result in the diagnosis. | History and [[physical examination]], as well as [[imaging studies]], can result in the [[diagnosis]]. | ||
==When to Seek Urgent Medical Care?== | ==When to Seek Urgent Medical Care?== | ||
The [[tumor]] has the potential to invade the neighboring structures and [[Transformation|transform]] to [[malignancy]], so it must be worked up as soon as possible. | |||
==Treatment Options== | ==Treatment Options== | ||
*The treatment options may differ according to the age of the patient, Shamblin sub classification of the [[tumor]] and the presence of concurrent [[tumor]] elsewhere in the body or [[metastasis]]. | |||
*Treatment options include [[surgery]], [[radiotherapy]], and [[observation]]. | |||
==Where to find Medical Care for carotid body tumor?== | ==Where to find Medical Care for carotid body tumor?== | ||
Medical care for (disease name) can be found [https://www.google.com/maps/search/hospitals/ here]. | Medical care for (disease name) can be found [https://www.google.com/maps/search/hospitals/ here]. | ||
==Prevention== | ==Prevention== | ||
There is no prevention for carotid body tumor. | There is no [[prevention]] for [[carotid body]] [[tumor]]. | ||
==What to Expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?== | ==What to Expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?== | ||
*The [[prognosis]] is usually good after the removal of the [[tumor]]. | |||
*In case of [[malignant]] [[tumor]], the 10-year [[survival rate]] is 50%. | |||
==Possible Complications== | ==Possible Complications== | ||
*The [[tumor]] [[complications]] include [[invasion]] of the [[tumor]] to the neighboring [[vessels]] and [[nerves]] and subsequent [[Neurological disorders|neurological dysfunction]] and risk of [[bleeding]]. | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000434.htm | http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000434.htm | ||
Latest revision as of 15:41, 16 April 2019
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[2]
Overview
Carotid body tumor is an overgrowth of carotid body organ. This organ functions to regulate the blood oxygen level.
What are the Symptoms of carotid body tumor?
This disease may be asymptomatic for a long time, but in case of a symptomatic tumor, the presence of a mass in the side of the neck is the most common complaining symptoms. It may also present with other symptoms depending on the invasion of the tumor to the neighboring structures. symptoms such as:
What Causes carotid body tumor?
The exact cause is still unknown. However, some genetic mutations may play a role in its etiology.
Who is at Highest Risk?
People with particular genetic mutations and those with pulmonary diseases causing low oxygen level of the blood are at highest risk of developing this disorder.
Diagnosis
History and physical examination, as well as imaging studies, can result in the diagnosis.
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care?
The tumor has the potential to invade the neighboring structures and transform to malignancy, so it must be worked up as soon as possible.
Treatment Options
- The treatment options may differ according to the age of the patient, Shamblin sub classification of the tumor and the presence of concurrent tumor elsewhere in the body or metastasis.
- Treatment options include surgery, radiotherapy, and observation.
Where to find Medical Care for carotid body tumor?
Medical care for (disease name) can be found here.
Prevention
There is no prevention for carotid body tumor.
What to Expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
- The prognosis is usually good after the removal of the tumor.
- In case of malignant tumor, the 10-year survival rate is 50%.
Possible Complications
- The tumor complications include invasion of the tumor to the neighboring vessels and nerves and subsequent neurological dysfunction and risk of bleeding.