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Ossified glomus jugulare tumour: case report
1Department of Neurosurgery, K.E.M. Hospital, Bombay, India.
British Journal of Neurosurgery
|August 1, 1997
Summary
A large, vascular glomus jugulare tumor was successfully removed from a young patient. Surgical techniques, including artery embolization and trapping, controlled bleeding during this complex tumor resection.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Glomus jugulare tumors are rare, highly vascular neoplasms arising from the skull base.
- Surgical resection is challenging due to proximity to critical neurovascular structures.
Observation:
- A massive, ossified, and highly vascular glomus jugulare tumor was identified in a 19-year-old male.
- The tumor necessitated extensive petrous bone resection for adequate surgical exposure.
Findings:
- Radical and successful surgical resection of the glomus jugulare tumor was achieved.
- External carotid artery embolization and intermittent internal carotid artery trapping were key to managing intraoperative hemorrhage.
Implications:
- This case highlights successful management strategies for complex skull base tumors.
- The described surgical techniques offer valuable insights for treating similar challenging vascular tumors.