Management for carotid body paragangliomas.

The carotid body tumor is a rare neoplasm that has generated much literature over the last century, and for which continued controversy exists regarding natural history, biologic behavior, proper technique of excision, and the risk of morbidity and mortality. The present study reviewed a 16-year experience of managing carotid body paraganglioma (CBP) between 1988 and 2004. There were 10 consecutive patients aged between 18-42 years with tumors and median follow-up was 10 years.

Giant mycotic aneurysm of the vertebral artery: a case report.

Giant mycotic pseudoaneurysms of the vertebral artery are extremely rare. Their management is technically challenging because of the distorted anatomy and intimate relation to the lower cranial nerves. We present a rare case of a 7-year-old boy referred to us by a pediatrician who was treating him for bacterial endocarditis.