Question 1

how dangerous is carotid body tumor?

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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 2

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

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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 3

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

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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?

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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

20 year old male . my carotid artery seems to be pushed outward near the top accompanied with some occasional discomfort. could this be a tumor ?

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Several possibilitie: May just be natural curvature or size for you, but carotid tumors or aneurysms are possible. Pain is concerning but could it be referred from jaw or teeth? A quick non-invasive test would be an ultrasound that is painless and relatively quick and could answer your questions. Would check with vascular or cardiac doctor to arrange such a study.

Question 6

what can i do for a malignant tumor wrapped around carotid artery?

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Vascular surgeon: A very difficult problem, best addressed in an academic, tertiary care facility with a team that includes an oncologist, head and neck surgeon,  and vascular surgeon. There is no easy answer here. Please accept my most heartfelt wish for your good outcome.

Question 7

macroprolactinoma wrapped around carotid arteries.surgeon said he wasn't worried. on cabergoline. can it shrink big tumors? 1inx1in.?  survivable?

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Yes and yes: Definitely survivable. And prolactinomas often shrink with medical therapy.

Question 8

m58, how do i know that my head ache (top, back and neck) is due to bp or some other serious event such as (god forbid) hemorrhage, carotid block, tumor?

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Need for a complete: A complete check up by your physician can look into various causes of headache. The diagnosis is made on the basis of physical exam and history(characteristics) of your headaches. If doubtful, we can check the brain with a MRI study. Go see an internist and clear all your doubts.

Question 9

hello there! i have a quick question! so ive been reading in carotid aneurysms and carotid artery tumours and i would like some help differentiating between the two, would a carotid aneurysm be able to move from side to side?

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: You're reading about 2 very rare conditions. A carotid aneurysm stays in one carotid artery and doesn't move from one carotid artery to the other but one could have bilateral carotid aneurysms. A vascular surgeon deals with the section of the carotid artery that is in the neck. Neurosurgeons or neuroradiologists treat intracranial carotid arteries.

Question 10

is nf1 a dangerous disease? do all get tumors on the body and other complications? there is mild freckling on the left armpit no other symptom.

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Variable: Dark brown skin patches, raised spots (lisch nodules) on the iris of the eye, fractures of long bones in childhood, freckling armpits, neurofibromas (tumors on the skin or deeper in the body), larger tumors under the skin (plexiform neurofibromas), with pressure on nearby nerves or organs, cognitive impairment (adhd, learning disorder. Most people just get mild forms of disease and nothing else.

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

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

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20 year old male . my carotid artery seems to be pushed outward near the top accompanied with some occasional discomfort. could this be a tumor ?

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What can i do for a malignant tumor wrapped around carotid artery?

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Macroprolactinoma wrapped around carotid arteries.surgeon said he wasn't worried. on cabergoline. can it shrink big tumors? 1inx1in.? survivable?

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M58, how do i know that my head ache (top, back and neck) is due to bp or some other serious event such as (god forbid) hemorrhage, carotid block, tumor?

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Hello there! i have a quick question! so ive been reading in carotid aneurysms and carotid artery tumours and i would like some help differentiating between the two, would a carotid aneurysm be able to move from side to side?

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Is nf1 a dangerous disease? do all get tumors on the body and other complications? there is mild freckling on the left armpit no other symptom.

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