[Surgical treatment of temporal, tympanic and jugular paragangliomas. Indications and surgical technique].
Today's imaging studies accurately delineate the extent of glomus tumors of the temporal bone. Microsurgical techniques allow total removal of even the largest tumors with acceptable morbidity. While surgical management is the principal treatment of glomus tumors, stereotactic fractionated radiation therapy may be used as an alternative treatment when there is a risk of cranial neuropathy with surgical management. We should be aware of the full range of management options and base treatment choice on the age and medical condition of the patient and location and size of the tumor.
de la Cruz
Antonio
A
Otolaryngology USC School of Medicine, Education House Ear Institute, Los Angeles, California 90057, USA. adelacruz@hei.org
Teufert
Karen B
KB
Santa Cruz
Santiago
S
D005924:Glomus Jugulare; D043485:Glomus Tympanicum; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010235:Paraganglioma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012888:Skull Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D013701:Temporal Bone