Current perspectives in the management of glomus jugulare tumors

Glomus jugulare tumors are benign but locally aggressive tumors. Their location, spread to adjacent areas and biological behavior have been extensively studied and reported. However, controversy exists regarding the role of surgery and stereotactic radiosurgery. The optimal plan of management of the...

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Published in:	Neurology India Vol. 63; no. 1; pp. 83 - 90
Main Authors:	Jayashankar, Narayan, Sankhla, Suresh
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01-01-2015 Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd
Subjects:	Care and treatment Diagnosis Glomus Jugulare Tumor - diagnosis Glomus Jugulare Tumor - epidemiology Glomus Jugulare Tumor - surgery Health aspects Humans Nervous system tumors Patient outcomes Radiosurgery India
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Summary:	Glomus jugulare tumors are benign but locally aggressive tumors. Their location, spread to adjacent areas and biological behavior have been extensively studied and reported. However, controversy exists regarding the role of surgery and stereotactic radiosurgery. The optimal plan of management of the tumor in close proximity to the facial and lower cranial nerves, the internal carotid and vertebral arteries, the venous sinuses, and the neuraxis is still nebulous. This review will discuss the differing viewpoints and attempts to propose a rational strategy in dealing with these tumors.
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ISSN:	0028-3886 1998-4022
DOI:	10.4103/0028-3886.152661