Paragangliomas and Carotid Body Tumours
One more common area to have a paraganglioma is in the carotid body region and surgery is occasionally indicated to remove these lumps. Paraganglioma and carotid body tumour require a thorough work-up to confirm diagnosis prior to multidisciplinary discussion about the best management, taking into account the expected slow growth, the implication of surgical removal and other treatment option including radiotherapy.