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Revista Colombiana de Cirugía
Print version ISSN 2011-7582On-line version ISSN 2619-6107
Abstract
MIRANDA-PALTA, Rodrigo; MATAMOROS-PLAZA, Catalina; ARAYA, Rodrigo Julio and CABANE-TOLEDO, Patricio. Carotid body tumor in an adolescent. A case report. rev. colomb. cir. [online]. 2024, vol.39, n.2, pp.311-318. Epub July 31, 2023. ISSN 2011-7582. https://doi.org/10.30944/20117582.2375.
Introduction.
Carotid body paragangliomas are rare, representing 0.6% of head and neck tumors, with average age of presentation in the fifth decade of life. The objective of this article is to describe a clinical case of carotid body paraganglioma in an adolescent.
Clinical case.
Review and analysis of the clinical case, reviewing its clinical history, study tests, surgical technique used and its corresponding evolution. Information obtained from the clinical record prior authorization by consent of the patient’s parents.
Results.
Adolescent patient with paraganglioma of the right carotid body, 5x3x3 cm, Shamblin III. With complete surgical resection and inverted saphenous vein graft, favorable evolution, with complete permeability of the vascular bridge, without sequelae.
Conclusion.
This case could correspond to a tumor of familiar etiology, given its early age of presentation. It is necessary to complement the study with images and to objectively determine the associated vascular involvement for surgical planning. In these patients, the complexity of their location and vascular involvement of the tumor requires a multidisciplinary team with head and neck and vascular surgeons for a successful outcome.
Keywords : paraganglioma; carotid body tumor; head and neck neoplasms; neurosecretory systems; adolescent.