Resumen

ROBLES-DIAZ, José F.. Management with fractionated radiotherapy of the carotid glomus in the highlands of Perú: a rare entity. Gac. mex. oncol. [online]. 2021, vol.20, suppl.1, pp.109-115.  Epub 22-Ago-2022. ISSN 2565-005X.  https://doi.org/10.24875/j.gamo.21000017.

The paragangliomas of the carotid body is a rare, slow-growing neoplasm associated with chronic hypoxia. The established treatment being surgical, if it is detected early, or with irradiation if it is not feasible due to increased morbidity of post-operative neurological and vascular sequelae. The subject is reviewed regarding two cases in women aged 26 and 42, both from a high-altitude area of Peru, with Shamblin III category carotid glomus on the right and left side respectively. Being subjected to irradiation, preserving as much as possible of surrounding healthy tissue.

Palabras llave : Paraganglioma; Glomus; Carotid body tumor; Radiotherapy.