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 & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, pp1603-4)

Also Known As:

Glomus Jugulare Tumors; Glomus Tumors, Familial, 1; Paragangliomas 1; Paragangliomas, Familial, 1; Jugulare Tumor, Glomus; Tumor, Glomus Jugulare

Neoplasms: 1324753
- Neoplasms by Histologic Type: 2
  - Germ Cell and Embryonal Neoplasms: 4454
    - Neuroectodermal Tumors: 217
      - Neuroendocrine Tumors: 6270
        Paraganglioma: 2570
        Extra-Adrenal Paraganglioma: 186
        Glomus Jugulare Tumor: 86
  - Nerve Tissue Neoplasms: 1
    - Neuroectodermal Tumors: 217
      - Neuroendocrine Tumors: 6270
        Paraganglioma: 2570
        Extra-Adrenal Paraganglioma: 186
        Glomus Jugulare Tumor: 86

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