Retropharyngeal carotid body tumor: A challenge in terms of surgical technicality
The retropharyngeal location of carotid body tumors represents an exceptionally rare variant, and their surgical resection presents a significant challenge for surgeons. This case report offers crucial insights into the surgical management of a retropharyngeal carotid body tumor, serving as a valuable resource for future surgeons who may face similar cases.
Authors
- Aslan Ahmadi
- Ali Shafiei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3616-1634)
- Delaram Naderi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6967-4885)
- Fatemeh Jahanshahi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1941-7370)
Institutions
- Iran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Rasool Akram Hospital (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-11-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110672
- Primary Topic
- Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00