Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Aug 26, 2019; 7(16): 2346-2351
Published online Aug 26, 2019. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i16.2346
Large carotid body tumor successfully resected in hybrid operating theatre: A case report
Meng-Qi Li, Yan Zhao, Huai-Yu Sun, Xin-Yu Yang
Meng-Qi Li, Yan Zhao, Xin-Yu Yang, Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
Huai-Yu Sun, Department of Neurosurgery, TieMei General Hospital of Liaoning Health Company Affiliated Shenyang Medical College, Tieling 112000, Liaoning Province, China
Author contributions: Li MQ and Zhao Y contributed equally to this article; Yang XY and Zhao Y were the patient’s neurosurgeons; Li MQ reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Sun HY drew the diagram and reviewed the literature; Zhao Y interpreted the imaging findings; Yang XY was responsible for the revision of the manuscript for important intellectual; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 81571144; and the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin City, No. 16JCZDJC35700.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
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Corresponding author: Xin-Yu Yang, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, No. 154 Anshan Road, Tianjin 300052, China. yangxinyu@tmu.edu.cn
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Received: January 27, 2019
Peer-review started: January 28, 2019
First decision: May 31, 2019
Revised: June 18, 2019
Accepted: July 27, 2019
Article in press: July 27, 2019
Published online: August 26, 2019
Core Tip

Core tip: Carotid body tumor of giant Shamblin III type is very rare, and the treatment for which is a big challenge for a surgeon. Combination of interventional embolization and surgical resection in the hybrid operating room is an effective method to safely and completely remove carotid body tumor lesions.