Carotid body tumour-- A rare case report

Anaesthetic challenges in carotid body tumour resection: a case report and review of literature

“…3,7 CBTs are rare neoplasms (~0.5% of all body tumours). 8 Though slow-growing and benign, they can invade/exert pressure on neighbouring neurovascular tissues. 9 5-7% may be malignant.…”

“…[16][17][18] Shamblin's tumor classification is based on the size of the tumour and difficulty of surgical resection. 8 Shamblin II/III tumours require more extensive surgery and are more commonly associated with vascular injuries and cranial nerve injuries. 19 Administration of alpha-blockers preoperatively and beta-blockers intra-operatively can prevent/control the dangerous surges in BP occurring during induction of anaesthesia and surgical manipulation during excision of functional paragangliomas.…”