Glomus Jugulare Tumor
A paraganglioma involving the glomus jugulare, a microscopic collection of chemoreceptor tissue in the adventitia of the bulb of the jugular vein. It may cause paralysis of the vocal cords, attacks of dizziness, blackouts, and nystagmus. It is not resectable but radiation therapy is effective. It regresses slowly, but permanent control is regularly achieved. (From Dorland, 27th ed; Stedman, 25th ed; DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, pp1603-4)
Year introduced: 1991(1975)
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Tree Number(s): C04.557.465.625.650.700.705.340, C04.557.580.625.650.700.705.340
MeSH Unique ID: D005925
Entry Terms:
- Jugulare Tumor, Glomus
- Tumor, Glomus Jugulare
- Glomus Jugulare Tumors
- Glomus Tumors, Familial, 1
- Paragangliomas 1
- Paragangliomas, Familial, 1