[Radiotherapy in cases of tumours glomus jugulare (author's transl)]

Eight cases of glomus jugulare tumours were irradiated with megavoltage from 1964 through 1978. All had extensive bone destruction of the base of skull 5 000 to 6 000 rads in 7 of the cases. Regression of functional signs was constant whereas regression of palsies was rare and recalcification of bone lesions exceptional. All patients are living with apparent control of disease for periods of 16 to ç years. Accurate technique is indispensible to prevent radiation myelitis. For the extensive jugulare tumours results of radiotherapy compare very favorably with those of extensive surgery.