Case report of a rare glomus jugulare tumor extended within the extracranial internal jugular vein: emphasis on initial ultrasound findings and literature review

Med Ultrason. 2018 Feb 4;1(1):111-113. doi: 10.11152/mu-1199.

Abstract

Glomus jugulare tumor (GJT) is a rare benign neoplasm that is located in the skull base; it is impossible for ultrasonography to detect it in most cases. In this article, we present the case of a rare giant GJT, which extended into the internal jugular vein in the neck, initially detected by ultrasonography and confirmed by MRI and pathology. We highlight the initial ultrasonography findings and review the literature to summarize the ultrasonographic features of GJT.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Glomus Jugulare Tumor / diagnostic imaging*
  • Glomus Jugulare Tumor / surgery
  • Humans
  • Jugular Veins / diagnostic imaging*
  • Jugular Veins / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Ultrasonography / methods*