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Is a carotid body tumor cancerous?
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.
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.
Which body cavity would be opened for removal of a brain tumor?
None, they would open the skull with the use of a drill.
What is the term that describes the location of the bifurcation of the carotid artery in the neck?
Carotid body
Where are the pressoreceptors and chemoreceptors?
carotid body
An orchiectomy is a removal of what body part?
An orchiectomy is the removal of one or both testicles through surgery. The purpose is its done to lower the level of testosterone, to treat cancer, and the removal of the testicle is the usual treatment if a tumor is present within the gland itself.
Which body part would you feel to locate the carotid pulse?
In the neck. The pulse you can sometimes feel beating in your neck is the carotid artery.
What tumor cells travel to another part of the body and form a new tumor what is the process called?
Metastasis
What is the name of the biggest artery in the human body?
aorta
What is the function of the carotid body?
The carotid body is a small cluster of cells located near the carotid artery in the neck. Its main function is to monitor the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, sending signals to the brainstem to regulate breathing rate and help maintain proper blood oxygen levels.
