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[|Human|] Recently noticed lump in left carotid artery. It sticks out and can be seen beating....does not hurt. What else could it be, carotid artery aneurysm? I m healthy as far as I know, eat relatively healthy, non-smoker, active and exercises. What else can this be.
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Yes, this can be aneurysm of carotid artery. Another possibility is carotid artery tumor. Common benign tumor is hematoma. So better to get done ultrasound examination of neck, MR Angiography for the confirmation diagnosis of this vascular mass. Also get done blood pressure monitoring as hypertension is common association with this. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.