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).
Paragangliomas, including carotid body tumors, glomus vagale, glomus jugulare, and glomus tympanicum tumors, are slow-growing, highly vascular tumors that may present with skull base involvement (8).
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 ...