Chemoradiotherapy for recurrent CBTs case report

Abstract Background Carotid body tumors (CBTs) are rare paragangliomas with an incidence of 1–2 per 100,000 individuals. While surgical resection remains the standard treatment, postoperative recurrence poses a clinical challenge. Case presentation We describe a 49-year-old female with recurrent CBT...

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Main Authors: Guangyu Liu, Shuangyan Zhao, Jiankai Wang, Xiaoyu Duan, Hongyi Cai
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Published: Springer 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-025-03386-2
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author Guangyu Liu
Shuangyan Zhao
Jiankai Wang
Xiaoyu Duan
Hongyi Cai
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Hongyi Cai
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description Abstract Background Carotid body tumors (CBTs) are rare paragangliomas with an incidence of 1–2 per 100,000 individuals. While surgical resection remains the standard treatment, postoperative recurrence poses a clinical challenge. Case presentation We describe a 49-year-old female with recurrent CBT involving the jugular foramen, managed with IGRT (60 Gy/30 fractions) and 4 cycles of CVD chemotherapy. Post-treatment RECIST evaluation revealed stable disease, supporting chemoradiotherapy as a salvage option for anatomically complex recurrences. Conclusion This case underscores the necessity for standardized protocols and further research to validate multimodal therapy in recurrent CBTs.
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spelling doaj-art-1af8ec15970548fea67efd20f9f10bc62025-08-20T03:05:09ZengSpringerDiscover Oncology2730-60112025-08-011611710.1007/s12672-025-03386-2Chemoradiotherapy for recurrent CBTs case reportGuangyu Liu0Shuangyan Zhao1Jiankai Wang2Xiaoyu Duan3Hongyi Cai4Gansu University of Chinese MedicineGansu University of Chinese MedicineDepartment of Radiotherapy, Gansu Provincal HospitalDepartment of Radiotherapy, Gansu Provincal HospitalDepartment of Radiotherapy, Gansu Provincal HospitalAbstract Background Carotid body tumors (CBTs) are rare paragangliomas with an incidence of 1–2 per 100,000 individuals. While surgical resection remains the standard treatment, postoperative recurrence poses a clinical challenge. Case presentation We describe a 49-year-old female with recurrent CBT involving the jugular foramen, managed with IGRT (60 Gy/30 fractions) and 4 cycles of CVD chemotherapy. Post-treatment RECIST evaluation revealed stable disease, supporting chemoradiotherapy as a salvage option for anatomically complex recurrences. Conclusion This case underscores the necessity for standardized protocols and further research to validate multimodal therapy in recurrent CBTs.https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-025-03386-2Carotid body tumorChemoradiotherapyRecurrenceCVD regimen
spellingShingle Guangyu Liu
Shuangyan Zhao
Jiankai Wang
Xiaoyu Duan
Hongyi Cai
Chemoradiotherapy for recurrent CBTs case report
Discover Oncology
Carotid body tumor
Chemoradiotherapy
Recurrence
CVD regimen
title Chemoradiotherapy for recurrent CBTs case report
title_full Chemoradiotherapy for recurrent CBTs case report
title_fullStr Chemoradiotherapy for recurrent CBTs case report
title_full_unstemmed Chemoradiotherapy for recurrent CBTs case report
title_short Chemoradiotherapy for recurrent CBTs case report
title_sort chemoradiotherapy for recurrent cbts case report
topic Carotid body tumor
Chemoradiotherapy
Recurrence
CVD regimen
url https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-025-03386-2
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