Abstract
The following questions for SVU-CME credit are based on the article entitled “Bilateral Carotid Body Tumor.”
Both true/false and multiple-choice questions are included. There is only one (1) correct answer for the multiple-choice test items. Answer all the questions listed below. One -half (0.5) CME credit will be awarded for successful completion of this test with a grade of 80% or more.
Paragangliomas are uniformly benign neoplasms with no potential for local invasion or distant metastasis. A. True B. False
What of the following methods is commonly used for detecting a secreting carotid body tumor? A. Complete blood count and liver function tests B. Chest X- ray C. Complete metabolic panel
D. Serum catecholamines screening and catecholamine metabolites
Which of the following is not a recognized etiological factor associated with carotid body tumors? A. Atherosclerosis B. Idiopathic tumor C. Familial predisposition D. Living at a high altitude
Which of the following statements regarding the management of carotid body tumors is false? A. Carotid body tumors are rarely resected because they do not pose a risk of local invasion or systemic complications. B. Small, asymptomatic carotid body tumors without aggressive features may be monitored with serial imaging. C. Surgical resection is considered for carotid body tumors that show signs of malignancy or functional secretion. D. Carotid body tumors exhibiting rapid growth, secretory activity, or malignant features are usually managed conservatively with observation.
The paraganglioma typically receives its primary blood supply from the external carotid artery. A. True B. False
Carotid body tumors originate from the paraganglionic tissue located in which of the following regions of the carotid artery wall. A. Intimal layer of the carotid bifurcation B. Media layer of the external carotid artery C. Adventitial layer of the carotid bifurcation D. Endothelial lining of the internal carotid artery
Instructions: CME tests are offered only online at www.svu.org. SVU members can complete the tests and earn CME credit for free. Nonmembers will be charged $20 per one-half (0.5) CME test taken. All tests for SVU CME must be completed by August 31, 2028.