Glomus intravagale tumour: aspects of management.
Glomus intravagale tumours are relatively rare tumours. A case is described and some aspects of its management are discussed with emphasis on the pre-operative investigation and diagnosis of this condition. Selective embolization of the lesion before operation is an important adjunct in treatment to reduce the vascularity of the tumour during operation. Intra-operative cardiac arrest due to traction of the vagus nerve was encountered. The methods to avoid this complication are discussed.
D003390:Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D005925:Glomus Jugulare Tumor / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010236:Paraganglioma, Extra-Adrenal / Q000601:surgery*; D014630:Vagus Nerve