Carotid body tumor
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[2] Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [3]
Synonyms and keywords: Tumor of the carotid body;
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
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![Distribution of paraganglioma[1]](/images/3/38/Distribution-of-paragangliomas.jpg)
Distribution of paraganglioma[1]
![Distribution of paraganglioma[1]](/index.php/File:Distribution-of-paragangliomas.jpg)
Pathophysiology
Genetics
Histology
Image:800px-Carotid_body_tumour_2_intermed_mag.jpg | Carotid body tumor higher magnification[2] 218px-Carotid_body_tumour_2_low_mag.jpg | Carotid body tumor lower magnification[2]
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Causes
Differentiating Carotid Body Tumor from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Age
Gender
Race
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria
Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Imaging Findings
Ultrasound
CT scan
MRI
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Prevention
References
- ↑ Distribution of paraganglioma. Radiopaedia 2015. Dr Yuranga Weerakkody and Assoc Prof Frank Gaillard et al. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraganglioma#/media/File:Paraganglioma_-_s100_-_very_high_mag.jpg. Accessed on November 23, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Carotid body tumor. Wikipedi 2015. Accessed on November 23, 2015. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraganglioma#/media/File:Carotid_body_tumour_2_low_mag.jpg
