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Potato tumour of neck

potato tumour of neck
A firm nodular mass in the neck, usually a carotid body tumour (chemodectoma).The tumour moves transversely, shows transmitted pulsation, and is often associated with slow pulsee, and attacks of fainting due to pressure on the carotid sinus.


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