A carotid body tumor can occur and are considered a “paraganglioma” since it originates from neurons. They develop in the carotid body which normally helps to regulate oxygen, carbon dioxide ...

It wasn't until he saw a radiologist for a checkup that he discovered the 10-centimeter-long, 7-centimeter-wide tumor next to his carotid artery and voice cords might be cancerous. “I get ...

carotid artery and brain. That means there would be risks. “We used a minimally invasive method to take out the tumor through ...

Blood supply to the brain comes from four main vessels originating from the aortic arch: two vertebral arteries in the back of the neck and two carotid arteries in the front. Successful treatment of ...