Abstract
Carotid Body Tumours (CBTs) are paragangliomas located at the carotid bifurcation, treated surgically or by follow-up. First Bite syndrome (FBS) is a rare complication of CBT surgery, with only a few reports in literature. We present a case of a 34-year-old female patient who developed FBS after CBT surgery to raise awareness for this rare and underestimated complication affecting quality of life.
Highlights
Carotid Body Tumours (CBTs) are paragangliomas located at the carotid bifurcation [1]
We present a case of a 34-year-old female patient who developed First Bite syndrome (FBS) after CBT surgery to raise awareness for this rare and underestimated complication
Our patient reported typical complaints associated with First Bite syndrome: an excruciating pain of the parotid area during food ingestion
Summary
Carotid Body Tumours (CBTs) are paragangliomas located at the carotid bifurcation [1]. Carotid body tumours (CBTs) are treated surgically with a risk of neurovascular damage [4], or conservatively by follow-up In such cases, it is important to be aware of all possible outcomes and complications of this procedure. First Bite syndrome (FBS) is a rare complication of CBT surgery, with only a few reports in literature. We present a case of a 34-year-old female patient who developed FBS after CBT surgery to raise awareness for this rare and underestimated complication. Surgical interventions are not always necessary First Bite syndrome (FBS) is a rarely reported complication of carotid artery surgery and carotid body resections. Our patient reported typical complaints associated with First Bite syndrome: an excruciating pain of the parotid area during food ingestion. Clinics that perform CBT operations more frequently, should take FBS as a complication into consideration during preoperative consultations
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