Case report of a rare glomus jugulare tumor extended within the extracranial internal jugular vein: emphasis on initial ultrasound findings and literature review

Abstract

Glomus jugulare tumor (GJT) is a rare benign neoplasm that is located in the skull base; it is impossible for ultrasonography to detect it in most cases. In this article, we present the case of a rare giant GJT, which extended into the internal jugular vein in the neck, initially detected by ultrasonography and confirmed by MRI and pathology. We highlight the initial ultrasonography findings and review the literature to summarize the ultrasonographic features of GJT.

Multisession Radiosurgery for Large Glomus Jugulare Tumors in and Around Jugular Foramen

“…Moreover, residual or recurrent tumors are not rare, which may require the further treatments. Currently various treatment options, including surgery, radiation therapy and endovascular procedures were reported [3][4][5].…”

“…Our two cases responded to radiosurgery nicely, and the tumors showed a remarkable shrinkage or standstill of growth without causing any symptomatic deterioration. Since one case still have residual and untreated tumor outside the cranium [5], he may require an additional treatment later on. Since the glomus jugulare tumors are large or huge when they are found, or even after microsurgery, they cannot be managed by only one procedure.…”

Glomus Jugulare Tumor: A Case Report and Literature Review

“…Radiological imaging techniques, especially magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), are the major methods for the diagnosis of glomus juglare tumor. There are very few reports of ultrasound in the diagnosis of glomus juglare being located in the skull base 3 .…”

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