• Baba Y. Glomus tympanicum paraganglioma. (otolaryngrhinojournal.com)
  • Mutations of SDHB play an important role in familial adrenal pheochromocytoma and extra-adrenal paraganglioma (of abdomen and thorax), although there is considerable overlap in the types of tumors associated with SDHB and SDHD gene mutations. (wikipedia.org)
  • Carotid paraganglioma (carotid body tumor): Is the most common of the head and neck paragangliomas. (wikipedia.org)
  • Glomus tumors are part of "paraganglioma" family of tumors. (neuroangio.org)
  • The short- and intermediate-term risk of progression to nonserviceable hearing following stereotactic radiosurgery for jugular paraganglioma is low. (medscape.com)
  • In a series of 85 patients who underwent SRA for the treatment of jugular paraganglioma, the Kaplan-Meier estimated rates of serviceable hearing at 1, 3, and 5 years following SRS were 91%, 80%, and 80%, respectively. (medscape.com)
  • Objective: To report a case of a multiple paraganglioma with 5 concurrent locations and also describe a complication not found in the literature, spontaneous tumor bleeding. (scirp.org)
  • In 1974, Glenner and Grimley renamed the tumor paraganglioma on the basis of its anatomic and physiologic characteristics. (naqlafshk.com)
  • Lateral skull base pathologies represented in this group included two jugular foramen schwannomas, one vestibular schwannoma, one petroclival meningioma, one glomus jugulare paraganglioma, and one jugular foramen chordoid meningioma. (bvsalud.org)
  • Cranial nerve palsies of the 9th, 10th, or 11th nerve may accompany glomus jugulare tumors that extend through the jugular foramen. (msdmanuals.com)
  • A Glomus jugulare, a benign tumour with typical salt and pepper appearance noted as an incidental finding near left side jugular foramen. (neuroradiologycases.com)
  • We report the imaging findings in a relatively large series of schwannomas of the jugular foramen, contrasting them with other disease entities, especially vestibular schwannomas and tumors of the glomus jugulare. (ajnr.org)
  • One additional patient with an assumed schwannoma of the jugular foramen, who did not have surgery, was also included. (ajnr.org)
  • All tumors were partially located within the jugular foramen. (ajnr.org)
  • In seven patients, CT scans with bone algorithm showed an enlarged jugular foramen with sharply rounded bone borders and a sclerotic rim. (ajnr.org)
  • Schwannoma of the jugular foramen is characteristically a sharply demarcated, contrast-enhancing tumor, typically centered on or based in an enlarged jugular foramen with sharply rounded bone borders and a sclerotic rim. (ajnr.org)
  • Schwannomas of the jugular foramen, usually with origin from the ninth nerve, are rare, but the presenting symptoms may be similar to those of a vestibular schwannoma owing to mass effect by tumor growth in the posterior cranial fossa (2-4) . (ajnr.org)
  • About 130 patients with neurogenic tumors of the jugular foramen without associated neurofibromatosis have been reported. (ajnr.org)
  • We retrospectively studied the imaging findings in nine patients (seven women and two men) with a diagnosis of schwannoma of the jugular foramen referred to our institution from 1984 to 1996. (ajnr.org)
  • The cranial nerves of the jugular foramen may be compressed, resulting swallowing difficulty, or ipsilateral weakness of the upper trapezius and sternocleiodomastoid muscles (from compression of the spinal accessory nerve). (wikipedia.org)
  • Glomus jugulare ones grow in the jugular foramen, and therefore present with symptoms related to destruction/invasion of adjacent structures. (neuroangio.org)
  • A carotid body tumor is suspected if a pulsatile mass in the neck is observed. (earsite.com)
  • Computed tomography (CT) scanning and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are complementary modalities in diagnosis and delineation of tumor extension. (medscape.com)
  • citation needed] By light microscopy, the differential diagnosis includes related neuroendocrine tumors, such as carcinoid tumor, neuroendocrine carcinoma, and medullary carcinoma of the thyroid. (wikipedia.org)
  • The time from diagnosis to tumor removal surgery became a whirlwind of searching PubMed articles about pheo, coordinating with the surgical team, cross-checking every well-intended medication, and caring for her precariously sick son who required 24-hour hospital care until the surgery date. (pheopara.org)
  • A combination of contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) scanning, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and angiography is ideal for proper diagnosis and localization of the tumors. (naqlafshk.com)
  • Fibrosarcoma, leiomyosarcoma, and peripheral nerve sheath tumors, all fall within the differential diagnosis of BSNS. (bvsalud.org)
  • Brain tumors can be cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign). (iraniansurgery.com)
  • Brain tumors are categorized as primary or secondary. (iraniansurgery.com)
  • Many primary brain tumors are benign. (iraniansurgery.com)
  • Symptoms of brain tumors depend on the location and size of the tumor. (iraniansurgery.com)
  • Risk for most types of brain tumors increases with age. (iraniansurgery.com)
  • Brain tumors in general are more common among Caucasians. (iraniansurgery.com)
  • People who have been exposed to ionizing radiation have an increased risk of brain tumors. (iraniansurgery.com)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is commonly used to help diagnose brain tumors. (iraniansurgery.com)
  • Dr. Lim is the Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery and a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in brain tumors and trigeminal neuralgia. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
  • Dr. Lim's clinical interests include the treatment of benign and malignant brain tumors, with special interest in gliomas, meningiomas, metastatic tumors, and skull base tumors. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
  • He has successfully translated his findings from the laboratory to the clinics and has conducted and led several large national immunotherapy clinical trials for brain tumors. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
  • Dr. Lim is a world leader in immunotherapy for brain tumors. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
  • In addition to being invited world-wide to give lectures and seminars, he has given platform presentations on the topics of immunotherapy for brain tumors, neurosurgical techniques and management of brain tumors at the American Society of Clinical Oncologists, American Academy of Neurological Surgeons, Radiological Society of North America, Annual Symposium on Brain and Spine Metastases, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and other meetings. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
  • A highly vascular tumor. (neuroradiologycases.com)
  • Glomus tympanicum (GT) is a highly vascular, benign, and slow-growing tumor of the middle ear. (otolaryngrhinojournal.com)
  • They are highly vascular tumors and may have a deep red color. (wikipedia.org)
  • They are highly vascular, locally invasive, slow-growing tumors that frequently involve critical neurovascular structures. (naqlafshk.com)
  • Nonchromaffin paragangliomas (chemodectomas) arise in the temporal bone from glomus bodies in the jugular bulb (glomus jugulare tumors) or the medial wall of the middle ear (glomus tympanicum tumors). (msdmanuals.com)
  • CT scan showing: the presence of eroding jugular bulb is the most important thing to distinguish glomus tympanicum and glomus jugulare and assess the extension of the tumor to make good surgical planning. (otolaryngrhinojournal.com)
  • Glomus tumors of the head and neck are associated with 4 primary locations, the jugular bulb, middle ear cavity, vagus nerve, and carotid body. (naqlafshk.com)
  • they arise in the adventitia of the dome of the jugular bulb. (naqlafshk.com)
  • Glomus jugulare arise from paraganglia in or around the jugular bulb, and as they grow they occlude this venous structure. (earsite.com)
  • Linda's testing indicated bilateral neck paragangliomas, which subsequently were determined to be glomus vagale tumors. (pheopara.org)
  • Tumors in region of the vagus nerve are commonly called glomus vagale tumors because of their usual close association with the vagus nerve (see the image below). (naqlafshk.com)
  • Introduction: The paragangliomas are mostly benign and more frequent in women. (scirp.org)
  • Imaging is the primary investigative modality for glomus tumors of the head and neck (paragangliomas). (naqlafshk.com)
  • Contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan demonstrating a large vascular mass along the course of the left internal carotid artery and jugular vein above the level of the carotid bifurcation. (naqlafshk.com)
  • Treatment Outcomes of Patients with Glomus Tympanicum Tumors Presenting with Pulsatile Tinnitus. (otolaryngrhinojournal.com)
  • Glomus tumors are rare, and the majority do not present with isolated pulsatile tinnitus. (neuroangio.org)
  • Nevertheless, Glomus Jugulare and Glomus Tympanicum tumors are well-known to cause pulsatile tinnitus. (neuroangio.org)
  • Here is a typical glomus tumor in a patient presenting with facial nerve palsy and pulsatile tinnitus. (neuroangio.org)
  • Over the past decades, advances in anesthesia, improvements in surgical technology, and refinements in reconstructive modalities have enabled surgical removal of cranial base tumors that were previously associated with unacceptable morbidity. (medscape.com)
  • A variety of benign tumors occur along the cranial base. (medscape.com)
  • Tumors of the cranial nerve sheath constitute 5% to 10% of all intracranial neoplasms, yet few articles have described their CT and MR characteristics. (ajnr.org)
  • Cranial nerve sheath tumors constitute 5% to 10% of all intracranial neoplasms. (ajnr.org)
  • It usually presents as a painless neck mass, but larger tumors may cause cranial nerve palsies, usually of the vagus nerve and hypoglossal nerve. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, radiation therapy, particularly stereotactic radiosurgery (eg, Gamma Knife surgery), has been shown to provide good tumor growth control with a low risk of treatment-related cranial nerve injury. (medscape.com)
  • The study found long-term successful control of the tumor growthi and mprovement of tinnitus and overall neurological status, as well as cranial nerve function. (medscape.com)
  • Ohki M, Kikuchi S. A Small Glomus Tympanicum Tumor Resected by Minimally Invasive Transcanal Endoscopic Approach. (otolaryngrhinojournal.com)
  • When benign or malignant tumors grow, they can cause the pressure inside your skull to increase. (iraniansurgery.com)
  • Benign tumors of the skull base include true neoplasms, inflammatory masses, cysts, and developmental anomalies occurring at the osseous interface between the brain and the underlying structures of the head and neck. (medscape.com)
  • Because of the complexities of the anatomic region and the relatively low incidence, patients with skull base tumors are best managed by an experienced multidisciplinary team. (medscape.com)
  • The treatment of choice for the vast majority of benign skull base tumors is surgical excision. (medscape.com)
  • As a whole, tumors of the skull base are uncommon entities, and the majority of them are malignant. (medscape.com)
  • Accordingly, no accurate data regarding the incidence of benign skull base neoplasms are available. (medscape.com)
  • Benign skull base tumors can be classified into the pathogenetic and histologic groups listed below. (medscape.com)
  • in five patients, tumor extended below the skull base. (ajnr.org)
  • Results A total of six consecutive lateral skull base tumor patients with titanium microclip dural reconstruction were included in our case series. (bvsalud.org)
  • Post-embolization external carotid injection, tumor blush is gone. (neuroangio.org)
  • En bloc resection of the ear canal with sparing of the facial nerve is done when lesions are limited to the canal and have not invaded the middle ear. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Kumar G, Andreou Z, Virk JS, Owa A. Unusual presentation of glomus tympanicum tumour: New bone formation in the middle ear. (otolaryngrhinojournal.com)
  • Although glomus tympanicum tumors are the most common primary neoplasms of the middle ear, these tumors are the rarest of head and neck glomus tumors. (naqlafshk.com)
  • Glomus tympanicum tumors are small sized tumors originating in the middle ear. (earsite.com)
  • Excision is the treatment of choice for all benign otic tumors. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Teh CS, Azrina A, Fadzilah I, Prepageran N. Transcanal endoscopic excision of glomus tympanicum: A case report. (otolaryngrhinojournal.com)
  • A German study of 32 patients who underwent stereotactic radiosurgery for glomus jugulare tumors showed that stereotactic linear accelerator (LINAC) radiosurgery achieved excellent long-term tumor control, along with a low rate of morbidity. (medscape.com)
  • In a study of 28 patients treated with radiosurgery and 2 patients with stereotactic radiosurgery, crude overall survival, tumor control, clinical control, and long-term grade 1 toxicity rates were 97%, 97%, 97%, and 13% (4/30), respectively. (medscape.com)
  • Efficacy and safety of stereotactic radiosurgery for glomus jugulare tumors. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
  • Temporal bone CT has historically been even better than MRI for glomus, especially glomus tympanicum - an unusual situation since for most tumors MRI is a better test. (neuroangio.org)
  • In other words, if you've had a negative temporal bone CT and negative MRI brain with contrast, the chances of having a glomus tympanicum or jugulare are pretty much zero. (neuroangio.org)
  • Dall′Igna, C., Antunes, M.B. and Dall′Igna, D.P. (2005) Radiation Therapy for Glomus Tumors of the Temporal Bone. (scirp.org)
  • they are the most common tumors of the inner ear and the second most common tumors of the temporal bone after schwannomas . (naqlafshk.com)
  • Overview of Head and Neck Tumors Head and neck cancer develops in almost 65,000 people in the United States each year. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Haller introduced glomus tumors of the head and neck into the medical record in 1762 when he described a mass at the carotid bifurcation that had a glomus body-like structure. (naqlafshk.com)
  • This is the most common type of glomus tumor of the head and neck. (naqlafshk.com)
  • It was then added to the 4th edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) of head and neck tumors in 2012. (bvsalud.org)
  • Surgical findings showed schwannomas of the glossopharyngeal nerve in seven patients and tumor involvement of both the glossopharyngeal and vagal nerves in one patient. (ajnr.org)
  • When the origin could be identified, almost all these tumors were histologically proved to be schwannomas of the glossopharyngeal nerve. (ajnr.org)
  • A number of malignant and benign otic tumors occur, usually manifesting with hearing loss. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The multicentric lesions can occur at different life stages not being necessarily simultaneous, a fact that prevents image exam research to be conclusive for tumor presence or absence. (scirp.org)
  • Carotid body glomus tumors, also called carotid body tumors, occur at the bifurcation of the common carotid artery and arise from the tissue of the normal carotid body (see the image below). (naqlafshk.com)
  • These tumors appear benign histologically and do not metastasize regionally or distantly but they are locally invasive and potentially destructive and should be excised widely. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Histologically, BSNS has monophasic spindle cells with uniform, elongated nuclei with scant cytoplasm between benign proliferations of surface-type respiratory epithelium, with a low mitotic rate. (bvsalud.org)
  • Because they are parts of the neuroendocrine system, these tumors are highly vascularized. (naqlafshk.com)
  • It is believed that in the past, BSNS was, likely, previously diagnosed as other low-grade or benign malignancies. (bvsalud.org)
  • Particle embolization of the tumor can be effective in minimizing PT until radiation effects kick in, but this is typically not done because PT is tolerable enough to wait. (neuroangio.org)
  • Which is also why surgical resection of these tumors is usually not possible (or is very difficult) without preoperative embolization. (neuroangio.org)
  • Embolization is a procedure where blood supply to the tumor is blocked to make it less bloody during surgery. (neuroangio.org)
  • A secondary brain tumor, also known as a metastatic brain tumor, occurs when cancer cells spread to your brain from another organ, such as your lung or breast. (iraniansurgery.com)
  • They are rare tumors, with an overall estimated incidence of 1/300,000. (wikipedia.org)
  • On unenhanced CT scans, tumors were isodense with brain in six patients and hypodense in two. (ajnr.org)
  • On MR images, T1 signal from tumor was low and T2 signal was high relative to white matter in all patients. (ajnr.org)
  • In this series of nine patients, we emphasize the typical CT and MR imaging characteristics, including tumor location and growth pattern. (ajnr.org)
  • A study from Vanderbilt University found that in the absence of brainstem compression or concern for malignancy, observation of glomus jugulare tumors can be a viable initial management approach for elderly patients. (medscape.com)
  • A large retrospective, multicenter, international study analyzed the long-term outcome in 132 patients with primary radiation treatment or radiation after partial resection of a glomus tumor. (medscape.com)
  • Of 22 patients with glomus jugulare tumors who underwent Gamma Knife surgery, neurologic status improved in 12 patients, 7 showed stable clinical condition, and 3 patients developed new moderate deficits. (medscape.com)
  • In this way the examination of the family members of patients, specially young ones, diagnosed with multicentric tumors may lead to negative results which doesn't meant that the disease can be developed at a later time period. (scirp.org)
  • See 10 Patients with Neck Masses: Identifying Malignant versus Benign , a Critical Images slideshow, to help identify and manage several types of masses. (naqlafshk.com)
  • During his time at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Lim built one of the largest brain tumor and trigeminal neuralgia practices and utilized the most advanced surgical technologies and techniques for his patients. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
  • A CT scan and MRI scan are used to assess the extent of tumor involvement. (earsite.com)
  • they arise from the glomus bodies that run with the tympanic branch of the glossopharyngeal nerve. (naqlafshk.com)
  • When the same type of tumor is found in the adrenal gland, they are referred to as a pheochromocytoma. (wikipedia.org)
  • After seeking answers for nearly 5 years that would explain her college-aged son's debilitating symptoms (headaches, blood pressure swings, irregular heartrate, sweating, nausea, vomiting and extreme panic/anxiety), a suspicion of a pheochromocytoma tumor was finally discovered through incidental testing by a gastroenterologist who ordered an ultrasound to investigate a potential gallbladder issue. (pheopara.org)
  • BSNS has thus far been recognized in only a hand full of case reports, all of which have reported similar morphologic features of a low-grade soft tissue tumor with neural involvement arising from the nasal cavity or ethmoid air cells in middle aged individuals. (bvsalud.org)
  • In certain circumstances, diagnostic imaging can accurately predict whether a tumor is benign or malignant and can narrow differential diagnoses. (medscape.com)
  • Alpha-blockers and beta-blockers are useful for tumors secreting catecholamines. (medscape.com)
  • What are the symptoms of a brain tumor? (iraniansurgery.com)
  • You'll have noticeable symptoms when a growing tumor is putting pressure on your brain tissue. (iraniansurgery.com)
  • If it is in fact a glomus, usually other symptoms are present as well. (neuroangio.org)
  • After learning a blood and/or urine test to check metanephrine levels when the symptoms first appeared could have signaled this adrenal tumor, Lisa has made it her mission to look for ways to raise awareness about this disease with health care providers. (pheopara.org)
  • Therefore routine examination is not justifiable when symptoms relative to tumor presence are not present. (scirp.org)
  • Some dural fistulas can look a lot like a glomus, believe it or not. (neuroangio.org)
  • The mainstay of glomus treatment used to be surgical resection. (neuroangio.org)
  • citation needed] On microscopic inspection, the tumor cells are readily recognized. (wikipedia.org)
  • They also created a classification method based on the location, innervation, and microscopic appearance of the tumors. (naqlafshk.com)
  • A brain tumor is a collection, or mass, of abnormal cells in your brain. (iraniansurgery.com)
  • Manjunath HA, Sridurga J, Suresh Babu N. Glomus tympanicum type III - with delayed postoperative facial palsy: our experience. (otolaryngrhinojournal.com)
  • Although glomus tumors usually appear as solitary lesions at 1 site, multiple lesions at multiple sites are not uncommon (see the image below). (naqlafshk.com)
  • Often, glomus jugulare tumors are diagnosed within the sixth or seventh decade of life and can be followed by imaging only and may not need surgical intervention. (medscape.com)
  • How much does a brain tumor surgery cost in Iran? (iraniansurgery.com)
  • The cost of a brain tumor surgery depends on the complexity of the surgery. (iraniansurgery.com)
  • A case of glomus tympanicum during Stapedotomy Surgery for Otosclerosis. (otolaryngrhinojournal.com)
  • Surgery is the treatment of choice for glomus jugulare tumors. (medscape.com)
  • With further surgery and extended speech therapy, Linda's voice has recovered and she is being monitored yearly for growth in the remaining tumor. (pheopara.org)
  • Headaches are a common symptom of a brain tumor. (iraniansurgery.com)
  • In fact, if PT is the only symptom of a presumed glomus tumor, it should give rise to a though that perhaps it is not glomus after all. (neuroangio.org)
  • Nowadays, many are treated by "gamma knife" - a type of stereotactic radiation that minimizes radiation exposure to adjacent tissues and maximizes zap to the tumor. (neuroangio.org)
  • In fact, being low-grade sarcoma became such a hallmark characteristic of this tumor that it even received the name low-grade sinonasal sarcoma with neural and myogenic features or LGSSNMF. (bvsalud.org)