Chemoradiotherapy for recurrent CBTs case report.

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.