Given the location, combined with slight bony remodeling of the jugular foramen suggestive of a slow growing lesion, the appearance was thought to be consistent with a glomus jugulare tumor (Fig 2).
They are located either at the base of the skull or the base of the spine. Glomus jugulare: These are rare tumours that arise at the base of the skull. Gangliocytoma: These are relatively rare ...
Treatment options were discussed. Radiation therapy 4-6 months preoperatively has been utilized to decrease vascularity or as primary treatment for large tumors, although benefit is controversial ...