Paragangliomas are neoplasms originating from paraganglion tissue derived from
mesoderm, the most common location being adjacent to carotid bifurcation. Rarely these
tumours can be bilateral. We present here a case of bilateral paraganglioma occurring in a
young woman. On one side the tumour was arising from the vagus nerve and on the other,
from the carotid body. Clinical, radiological and histopathological features and treatment
dilemmas are discussed.