Glomus Jugulare Tumor Learning Center

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A glomus jugulare tumor is a small, ball-like swelling of a part of the jugular vein (a large vein in the neck) or along Jacobson's nerve in the temporal bone of the skull. Both of these areas contain glomus bodies, whi...

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Symptoms
Symptoms may include: Weakness or loss of movement in the face (cranial nerve palsy; Hoarseness; Difficulty swallowin...
Causes
A glomus jugulare tumor grows in the bones of the skull where nerves are located. Specifically, the tumor occurs in p...
Tests
Glomus jugulare tumors are diagnosed by physical examination and various scans including: CT scan; MRI scan; Cerebral...
Treatments
Glomus jugulare tumors are rarely cancerous and do not tend to spread to other parts of the body. However, treatment ...
Risk Factors
  • Elderly
Complications
The most common complications are due to nerve damage, which may be caused by the tumor itself or damage during surge...
Prevention
  • No known prevention
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you notice a lump in your neck, if you are having difficulty with hearing or swallo...

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