A carotid body tumor (chemodectoma)
carotid body
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.
None, they would open the skull with the use of a drill.
Carotid body
carotid body
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.
In the neck. The pulse you can sometimes feel beating in your neck is the carotid artery.
aorta
Metastasis
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.
When a malignant neoplasm moves to various parts or organs of the body, it is said to be a _________ tumor.