Mesh term Glomus Jugulare Tumor
Browse to parent terms:Paraganglioma, Extra-Adrenal
Description
A paraganglioma involving the glomus jugulare, a microscopic collection of chemoreceptor tissue in the adventitia of the bulb of the jugular vein. It may cause paralysis of the vocal cords, attacks of dizziness, blackouts, and nystagmus. It is not resectable but radiation therapy is effective. It regresses slowly, but permanent control is regularly achieved. (From Dorland, 27th ed; Stedman, 25th ed; DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, pp1603-4)Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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