Glomus jugulare tumors: historical overview of the management of this disease

Neurosurg Focus. 2004 Aug 15;17(2):E1. doi: 10.3171/foc.2004.17.2.1.

Abstract

The treatment of glomus jugulare tumors presents the surgeon with a significant management problem. Because the neoplasm originates in the region of the jugular bulb, it frequently involves the lower cranial nerves, with occasional extension into the posterior fossa. Despite extensive work on the development of surgical and radiation treatment strategies, considerable controversy still exists regarding the optimal management of these lesions. A historical review of the development of management options for glomus jugulare tumors is presented in an effort to offer a foundation for understanding their contemporary treatment.

Publication types

  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Case Management
  • Cranial Nerve Injuries / etiology
  • Cranial Nerve Injuries / prevention & control
  • Glomus Jugulare Tumor / history*
  • Glomus Jugulare Tumor / pathology
  • Glomus Jugulare Tumor / radiotherapy
  • Glomus Jugulare Tumor / surgery
  • Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / etiology
  • Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / prevention & control
  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Palliative Care
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Radiation Injuries / etiology
  • Radiation Injuries / prevention & control
  • Radiosurgery / history
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects
  • Stroke / etiology
  • Stroke / prevention & control