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Background
We aimed to review our experience and the changing trends in the management of head and neck paragangliomas (HNPG) over the last three decades.
Methods
We retrospectively reviewed 103 patients with HNPG treated at our center (1986‐2017). We included patients treated with surgery, radiotherapy, and patients maintained under active surveillance.
Results
Of the surgically treated patients (n = 79), 20% (12/59) of the carotid body tumors (CBT) had a cranial nerve deficit as sequela compared to 95% (19/20) of the non‐CBT. Radiotherapy controlled growth in all tumors treated with this modality (n = 10). Of the initially observed patients, 70% (14/20) remained stable and did not require additional treatment. Stratifying by decades, there was a progressive increase in patients initially attempted to be observed and a decrease in upfront surgery. No deaths attributable to the HNPG were encountered.
Conclusions
Surgery is an effective treatment for CBT. Nonsurgical treatment should be considered for non‐CBT.