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Glomus jugulare tumor

Alternative Names: Tumor - Jacobson's nerve; Jacobson's nerve tumor; Tumor - temporal bone Symptoms: These tumors arise in the bones of the skull where nerves are located. As a result, symptoms of the tumor are often weakness or paralysis of the face (cranial nerve palsies). They can also cause hoarseness and difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). Hearing may also be affected. Signs and tests: Text Continues Below Glomus jugulare tumors are diagnosed by physical examination and various scans including: CT scan MRI scan Cerebral angiography (injection of dye so that the blood vessels of the neck and brain can be seen with x-rays)

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