Anesthesia & Clinical Research
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Abstract

Carotid Body Tumour: A 30 Year Old Female; Preoperative Concerns of an Anaesthetist

Ananya Garg*, Gayatri Jain, Ankita Joshi, Nikita Ranjan and Vishwas Sathe

Carotid body tumours are rare benign tumours with a reported incidence of 1-2 per 1,00,000; arising at the bifurcation of the carotid artery. The carotid body is responsible for sensing the partial pressure of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood; and hence, it is vital for controlling of ventilation during hypoxia, hypercapnia, and acidosis. Surgical excision is the preferred treatment modality for this condition. The authors present a case report of a 30-yearold patient who underwent excision of a left-sided carotid body tumour and discuss anaesthetic management.

Published Date: 2022-11-05; Received Date: 2022-10-03