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Carotid body tumor is a benign tumor arising from the paraganglionic tissue of the neural crest and the most common of the extraadrenal paragangiomas. Large carotid body tumors frequently encircle the internal and external carotid arteries, and extensive bleeding often complicate the resection, increasing the risk of carotid artery rupture and damage to cranial nerves. Recent improvements in surgical techniques and selective embolization have lessened the risk of surgical excision, decreased the blood loss, and diminished the time required for resection.

We have experienced a case of large carotid body tumor treated with surgical excision after selective embolization.