Computed tomography of bilateral carotid body tumours.
The CT images in 4 patients with bilateral carotid body tumours are reported. These CT findings seem to be typical, consisting of a well-circumscribed and strongly contrast-enhancing mass, situated at the bifurcation of the common carotid artery, displacing the adjacent structures. Computed tomography proves to be an excellent and non-invasive diagnostic examination. Angiography is necessary only if embolisation prior to surgery is requested.
D000328:Adult; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002345:Carotid Body Tumor / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005925:Glomus Jugulare Tumor / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013382:Subtraction Technique; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed