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Case #7 -
38 year old male with lateral neck mass

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
10.) What are the typical physical findings in a carotid body tumor?

The typical findings in a carotid body tumor include a lateral neck mass with no vertical mobility. The mass is usually pulsatile and a bruit may be audible over the mass. The mass may be compressible with rapid refilling on release.
 
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