Glomus Jugulare Tumor Learning Center
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Symptoms
Symptoms may include: Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia; Hearing problems; Hoarseness; Pain; Weakness or loss of movem...
Causes
A glomus jugulare tumor grows in the bones of the skull where nerves are located. Specifically, the tumor occurs in p...
Tests
Glomus jugulare tumors are diagnosed by physical examination and various scans including: Cerebral angiography (injec...
Treatments
Glomus jugulare tumors are rarely cancerous and do not tend to spread to other parts of the body. However, treatment ...
Complications
The most common complications are due to nerve damage, which may be caused by the tumor itself or damage during surge...
Doctor Specialties
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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