2017 Volume 25 Issue 2 Pages 56-59
Paragangliomas (PGLs) are rare neuroendocrine tumors. About 50% of PGLs develop in the head and neck region, of which approximately 50% originate from the carotid body, and classified as Carotid body tumors (CBTs). Proper management and therapeutic options for CBTs have not yet been clearly determined, to date. We hereby report a case of a huge transected CBT treated by ligation of internal carotid artery (ICA), resulting to an unexpected ipsilateral embolic stroke despite an anticoagulation therapy.