Carotid Body Tumor

A 17 year old girl presented with a progressively increasing swelling in her neck since 9 months. On examination a2*3 cm, firm, pulsatile swelling was felt in the left anterior triangle. The CT scan of the mass was suggestive of a carotid body tumor and urinary cathecholamines were negative. The mass was excised completely.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Hematology Oncology - Category: Hematology Tags: Morphology Corner Source Type: research