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Meningiomas of the jugular foramen

T B Molony1, D E Brackmann, W W Lo

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, LA 70121.

Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
|February 1, 1992
PubMed

Insights

Meningiomas of the jugular foramen present like glomus tumors but are more dangerous. Wide surgical resection is crucial for these slow-growing tumors to prevent recurrence, though some may still return.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Oncology
  • Skull Base Surgery

Background:

  • Meningiomas of the jugular foramen share symptoms with glomus jugulare tumors.
  • These tumors originate from arachnoid cells along the jugular bulb.
  • They exhibit slow growth, invading temporal bone and posterior fossa structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the presentation, radiologic evaluation, and management of jugular foramen meningiomas.
  • To highlight the clinical challenges posed by these lesions compared to glomus tumors.
  • To present outcomes from a series of managed cases.

Main Methods:

  • Review of eight cases managed over five years at the House Ear Clinic.
  • Utilized modern imaging techniques for diagnosis and evaluation.
  • Employed skull base surgical approaches for resection.

Main Results:

  • Meningiomas infiltrate surrounding bone and neural tissue, necessitating wide resection margins.
  • Two out of eight patients experienced recurrence after presumed total microsurgical removal.
  • The study underscores the infiltrative nature and potential for recurrence.

Conclusions:

  • Jugular foramen meningiomas are clinically treacherous due to their infiltrative growth.
  • Wide margins of resection are essential to minimize recurrence risk.
  • Despite aggressive management, recurrence remains a concern, necessitating careful follow-up.

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