[Long-term survival following excision of a neck carotid body tumor].

Farmer with a jugular tumor on the right side and suffering from head and shoulder aches, and epileptic seizures during sleep was admitted to a district hospital and underwent surgery. Partial anesthesia was applied and neck vascular area exposed. Intraoperatively a tumor of plum size was seen which constricted carotid artery bifurcation with its branches. The pulse in the internal carotid artery was impalpable. Carotid artery was clamped, and conversation with the patient begun to find out whether no central and peripheral disorders were present. Next both tumor and artery bifurcation were totally excised. Patient survived 25 years following surgery, leading an active life in his farm. He died at the age of 68 years for pneumonia and circulatory failure without the signs of tumor recurrence.