Carotid Body Tumor

**Definition:** Benign paraganglioma at the bifurcation of the COMMON CAROTID ARTERIES. It can encroach on the parapharyngeal space and produce dysphagia, pain, and cranial nerve palsies.

**Tree numbers:** - C04.557.465.625.650.700.705.220 - C04.557.580.625.650.700.705.220

**Synonyms:** - Carotid Body Tumors - Paraganglioma, Carotid Body