[Jugulo-carotid glomus and false glomus tumors. Three cases (author's transl)].
A carotid glomus is, classically, a firm, non-pulsatile tumor situated just behind the carotid bifurcation. Erreurs are possible: -- the tumor may be pulsatile, -- the site impossible to define if the tumor is large. Carotid arteriography is essential, in the case of a glomus tumor showing widening of the carotid bifurcation. Treatment is surgical, with possible ablation or reconstruction of the carotid axis. Such surgery must be performed in a specialized centre.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002344:Carotid Body / Q000473:pathology; D002345:Carotid Body Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
Glomus et faux glomus jugulo-carotidiens. A propos de trois cas.