Carotid body tumor physical examination

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Physical examination

• Slow growth
• Lateral cervical mass that is pulsatile
• Superior & medial extension may produce a pharyngeal bulge with displacement of the tonsil, soft palate & uvula to the opposite side.
• Rare extension into the nasopharynx