Treatment of Recurrent and Residual Glomus Jugulare Tumors

ABSTRACT

Residual and recurrent glomus jugulare tumors are rare but challenging. Treatment options include microsurgical resection, stereotactic radiotherapy, a combination of modalities, and “observation.” Choice of treatment must be made on a case-by-case basis, considering patient age, health status, location and size of tumor, status of the lower cranial nerves, and, of course, patient desire. Surgery is preferred when total resection of the tumor with preservation of function is deemed achievable. When function of the lower cranial nerves has been compromised, total surgical resection may also be possible, provided that the patient's health allows it. Cases where function is still preserved despite presence of a large tumor are more challenging, and a combination modality may be most effective. The goal of treatment is to provide tumor control with low morbidity. Current surgical techniques and the availability of stereotactic radiotherapy make this possible in the majority of cases.

KEYWORDS

Glomus jugulare tumors - stereotactic radiosurgery

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