Question 1

should i go for surgery in carotid body tumor?what are the risk in operation?it would become successful or not?

Accepted Answer

Ys If you want to ge: Follow your doctor's advice. Once you have a tumor  you need to get rid of it, otherwise it will cause you detriment...it is just a matter of time. So I would advise surgical removal  to be done by an expert. A second opinion can also help to make certain that you have found the best professional to take care of this rare disease entity.

Question 2

how dangerous is carotid body tumor?

Accepted Answer

Malignancy: Most carotid body tumors are benign.  Only a very small number are malignant, but there is no way to tell unless it is excised and inspected by a pathologist.  Depending on its extent and involvement with surrounding tissues, the operation to remove them is relatively straightforward.  Discuss with a board-certified vascular surgeon to learn more.

Question 3

difference bw branchial cyst and carotid body tumor and anuresym of carotid ?

Accepted Answer

Neck masses: These are three distinct causes of a neck mass. You'll get some more imaging studies that will distinguish them. Branchial cleft cysts are very common and usually a non-problem. Carotid body tumors are very rare but need to be ruled out. Carotid aneurysms are strongly pulsatile. Stay involved with your diagnosis and best wishes.

Question 4

is high blood pressure and palpitations normal two days after carotid body paraganglioma surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not normal, but...: ...Possible. There is a rich neural supply at the bifurcation of the carotid, where your surgeon would have removed your tumor. There can be fluctuations in heart rate and blood pressure when this area is manipulated, but it is best if you are evaluated by your surgeon.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: tumor surgery?

Accepted Answer

Tumor surgery: This is a general term. Tumor just means lump or mass, but is often used to describe cancer. A surgery to remove a tumor can be quite simple like removing a lipoma which is superficial all the way to a very complex surgery like the whipple which is used to remove tumors  in the pancreas. Usually the mass and a margin of normal tissue is removed.

Question 6

whats the recovery after bone tumor surgery?

Accepted Answer

Recovery: Depends on many factors: what bone is affected, type of surgery, age and health status of the patient, etc.  This is best discussed with the doctor performing the procedure.

Question 7

are there side effects of germ cell tumor surgery?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Side effects of orchiectomy (testicle removal) alone are fairly limited.

Major abdominal surgery however is sometimes necessary and can result in ejaculatory dysfunction, bowel obstruction, hernia or leakage of lymphatic fluid. This type of operation is best done at a major referral center where complication rates are lowest.

Lung and brain surgery are sometimes necessary though less commonly.

Question 8

what's the recovery process like after bone tumor surgery?

Accepted Answer

It depends what kind: Tumor is if begin the recovery period is minimum, if malignant it take long time.

Question 9

why might a person die suddenly 3 weeks after having a successful brain tumor surgery?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Many possibilities exist. Pulmonary embolus, a blood clot to the lung, is something that brain tumor patients have higher chance of having. However, heart attack, bleeding in the brain and a myriad of other reasons exist.

Question 10

how dangerous is a benign brain tumor surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Location and size of the tumor is usually very important even in expert hands. Make sure to pick a good surgeon.  In good hands, risks can be minimized. There is always, risks, with any procedure, including brain surgery.

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