Glomus Jugulare

Glomus jugulare tumors are very rare, slow growing, and benign brain tumors. They widely invade the temporal bone. It is the most common tumor of the middle ear. Glomus jugulare tumors occur most often in women in their 50s.

Glomus Jugulare Symptoms

This brain tumor's location in the jugular foramen at the base of the skull causes symptoms that include hoarseness, swallowing difficulties, hearing loss or a ringing in the ear. Dizziness or blackouts might occur.

Glomus Jugulare Diagnosis

Initial diagnosis can be made with CT or MRI scanning. Confirmation can be made with cerebral angiography because this tumor often has a large blood supply. Multiple tumors are associated with genetic disorders.

Glomus Jugulare Treatment

The most effective treatment for this tumor is under debate. Radiation, radiosurgery, surgery or a combination of these might be appropriate. The surgical team often consists of a neurosurgeon and a head and neck surgeon. For those tumors which cannot be totally removed by surgery, or when surgery is not possible, radiation therapy or radiosurgery may be recommended.

This information published with permission of the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA). CINN works closely with the ABTA and applauds their outstanding efforts in brain tumor research and documentation. For more comprehensive information about this condition and others, visit the ABTA web site.

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