Dictionary: MVP/CIEL Dictionary (openmrs) Concept Attributes |
[en]
An invariably benign, encapsulated, firm round mass at the bifurcation
of the common carotid artery, with nests of large polyhedral cells in
alveolar or organoid arrangement. It is usually asymptomatic but large
masses may encroach upon the parapharyngeal space and produce dysphagia,
pain, and cranial nerve palsies. (Dorland, 27th ed; DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, pp570-71) |
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RxNORM: 582157 |