Simultaneous recurrent multiple chemodectomas.
We report a case of concomitant, recurrent carotid body tumor and recurrent bilateral glomus jugulare tumors, with extensive intrajugular-venous extension. The patient's family history confirms the previously reported familial occurrence of chemodectomas. The value of preoperative angiographich evaluation is emphasized in establishing a diagnosis and formulating a therapeutic approach. Recurrence of chemodectomas after appropriate therapy, although unusual, was present in all three previously treated sites in this patient.
D000328:Adult; D002345:Carotid Body Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005925:Glomus Jugulare Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery