Clinical value for carotid body tumor operation with multi-slice spiral CT

Objective To evaluate the guidance significance of MSCT in the operation of carotid body tumor. Methods The CT and CTA appearances with operation process of carotid body tumor of 11cases proved pathologically were compared retrospectively and found out their identities. Results There were 14 masses in 11 cases( including 9 unilateral cases and 3 bilateral cases). Pre-operative CT examination showed 7 masses that only compressed external and internal carotid artery were peeled off from the carotid arteries simply. Pre-operative CT examination showed 7 masses circumscribed internal carotid artery, 3 masses complicated with irregular tenosis of artery were performed artery reconstruction, 1 mass that complicated with artery obliteration were resected with carotid bifurcation, 3 mass with normal artery lumen were peeled off massed. All cases restored well in the postoperative course. CT manifestations were identical to intraoperation finding. Conclusion Multi-slice spiral CT examination before operation has significant clinical value in predicting the operation risk of carotid body tumor.