[Tympanicum jugulare paraganglioma in an uncommon site]

The study is concerned with cases of tympanicum jugulare paragangliomas of special interest due to their localisation in unusual positions. These atypical positions have been established by the analysis of 5 cases operated on in our department. The surgical and analytical procedures are described in detail and a study of the nature of these T.J.P.s is provided.