MeSH definition : Benign paraganglioma at the bifurcation of the COMMON CAROTID ARTERIES. It can encroach
on the parapharyngeal space and produce dysphagia, pain, and cranial nerve palsies.;
MeSH synonym : tumors, carotid body; paraganglioma, carotid body; carotid body paragangliomas; carotid body paraganglioma; carotid body tumors; paragangliomas, carotid body; tumor, carotid body;
Benign paraganglioma at the bifurcation of the COMMON CAROTID ARTERIES. It can encroach
on the parapharyngeal space and produce dysphagia, pain, and cranial nerve palsies.