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Carotid Body Tumor  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Benign paraganglioma at the bifurcation of the COMMON CAROTID ARTERIES. It can encroach on the parapharyngeal space and produce dysphagia, pain, and cranial nerve palsies.

Entry terms

  • Carotid Body Tumors
  • Paraganglioma, Carotid Body

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-L5DG3X17-6

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