The incidence of malignancy in carotid body tumours

Twenty‐three patients with 24 carotid body tumours are reviewed. A high incidence of malignancy (30 per cent) was encountered. It is recommended that all carotid body tumours be removed unless there are contraindicating medical or technical reasons.

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of surgery 1977-12, Vol.64 (12), p.885-889
Hauptverfasser:	Gaylis, H., Mieny, C. J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Carotid Body Tumor - pathology Carotid Body Tumor - surgery Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Lymph Nodes - pathology Lymphatic Metastasis Male Middle Aged
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Zusammenfassung:	Twenty‐three patients with 24 carotid body tumours are reviewed. A high incidence of malignancy (30 per cent) was encountered. It is recommended that all carotid body tumours be removed unless there are contraindicating medical or technical reasons.
ISSN:	0007-1323 1365-2168
DOI:	10.1002/bjs.1800641214