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A carotid body tumor, also known as a carotid body paraganglioma, is typically a benign tumor that arises from the carotid body, a small structure involved in regulating blood pressure and respiration. While most carotid body tumors are non-cancerous, they can exhibit aggressive behavior and have the potential to metastasize in rare cases. Therefore, although they are primarily benign, careful evaluation and monitoring are essential. Treatment often involves surgical removal, especially if the tumor is symptomatic or growing.
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What is potato tumor?
A carotid body tumor (chemodectoma)
What is the area adjacent to the carotid artery that can be a site of tumor excision?
carotid body
What CPT code would you assign for excision of carotid body tumor with excision of carotid artery?
In the CPT manual Carotid's are classified within the Endocrine System subsection (60000-60699) range. The exact code to use for an excision of carotid body tumor with excision of carotid artery is 60605.
What is the cpt code for removal of tumor affixed to the carotid body?
60605
What is a common term for cancerous cell that have spread in the body?
malignant tumor
What is a common term or cancerous cells that have spread in the body?
Malignant tumor
What is common term for cancerous cells that have spread in the body?
malignant tumor
What common term for cancerous cells that have spread in the body?
malignant tumor
What is A lump of cancerous tissue called?
A lump of cancerous tissue is typically referred to as a tumor. Tumors can be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors are non-cancerous growths that do not invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body. Malignant tumors, on the other hand, are cancerous growths that have the potential to invade surrounding tissues and metastasize, or spread, to other parts of the body.
Can a tumor look cancerous or not?
where is the tumor
How do maligant tumor cells differ to benige tumor cells?
Malignant tumor cells are cancerous, tend to grow rapidly, spread to other parts of the body, and can be life-threatening. Benign tumor cells are non-cancerous, grow slowly, do not invade nearby tissues, and are typically not life-threatening.
What happens when the cells reproduce out of control?
When cells reproduce out of control, it can lead to the formation of a mass of cells called a tumor. If the tumor is benign, it is not cancerous and typically does not spread to other parts of the body. However, if the tumor is malignant, it is cancerous and can invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body, a process known as metastasis.
