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Glomus Jugulare Tumor
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...
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Causes
A glomus jugulare tumor grows in the bones of the skull where nerves are located. Specifically, the tumor occurs in p...
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Tests
Glomus jugulare tumors are diagnosed by physical examination and various scans including: CT scan; MRI scan; Cerebral...
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Treatments
Glomus jugulare tumors are rarely cancerous and do not tend to spread to other parts of the body. However, treatment ...
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Risk Factors
Elderly
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Complications
The most common complications are due to nerve damage, which may be caused by the tumor itself or damage during surge...
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Prevention
No known prevention
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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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