Familial occurrence of carotid body tumors.
Four new cases of carotid body tumors are reported, all familial, including 2 patients with bilateral tumors. The embryology, physiology, pathology, natural history, and treatment of these rare tumors are reviewed. It is recommended that all carotid body tumors be excised unless there are contraindicating medical or technical reasons.
Shedd
D P
DP
Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Roswell Park Memorial Institute, Buffalo, New York.
Arias
J D
JD
Glunk
R P
RP
D000328:Adult; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000235:genetics*; D002345:Carotid Body Tumor / Q000235:genetics*; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged