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Lateral skull base surgery for glomus tumors: long-term control.

C G Jackson1, B M McGrew, J A Forest

  • 1The Otology Group, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

Otology & Neurotology : Official Publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [And] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
|May 12, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Surgical resection of glomus jugulare tumors offers effective long-term control with good functional outcomes. While complications and cranial nerve deficits can occur, recurrence rates are low following modern skull base techniques.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Skull Base Surgery
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Glomus jugulare tumors are rare, slow-growing neoplasms.
  • Modern microsurgery enables extensive skull base resections.
  • Data on recurrence risk after modern resection techniques are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate major complications and cranial nerve deficits after glomus jugulare tumor resection.
  • To determine the long-term control rate and recurrence risk.
  • To assess the functional outcomes and efficacy of surgical resection.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case review of 176 patients undergoing 182 lateral skull base resections (1972-1998).
  • Assessment of major complications, tumor recurrence, and postoperative functional capacity.

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  • Analysis of factors influencing complication and recurrence rates.

    • Main Results:

    • Complete surgical control achieved in 85% of cases; recurrence rate was 5.5%.
    • Cerebrospinal fluid leakage occurred in 4.5% of cases with intracranial extension.
    • New deficits for cranial nerves IX-XII ranged from 21% to 39%; mortality rate was 2.7%.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical resection is an effective treatment for glomus jugulare tumors.
    • The procedure offers good functional outcomes and long-term tumor control.
    • Modern skull base techniques balance efficacy with acceptable complication rates.