A Rare Case of Carotid Body Tumor Presenting with Internal Carotid Artery Blood Supply and Carotid Sinus Syndrome

Abstract

Enhanced computed tomography (CT) angiography and digital subtraction angiography demonstrated a mass located at carotid bifurcation with rich blood supply germinated from ICA stump, the distal end of ICA was almost obstructed [Figure 1]a and [Figure 1]b. Routine electrocardiogram revealed no abnormalities. Matas test was unable to be carried out because the tumor was so large, extending from the right skull base to the supraclavicular fossa, which made a tangible compression infeasible, while balloon occlusion...