Jugulotympanic paragangliomas: 75 years of evolution in understanding

Neurosurg Focus. 2012 Aug;33(2):E13. doi: 10.3171/2012.6.FOCUS12138.

Abstract

Jugulotympanic paragangliomas were first described approximately 75 years ago. Since that time, there has been considerable evolution in knowledge of tumor biology, methods of classification, and appropriate management strategies. This paper attempts to summarize these gains in information.

Publication types

  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Carotid Body Tumor / history
  • Carotid Body Tumor / surgery
  • Glomus Jugulare Tumor / history*
  • Glomus Jugulare Tumor / surgery*
  • Glomus Tumor / history
  • Glomus Tumor / surgery
  • Glomus Tympanicum Tumor / history
  • Glomus Tympanicum Tumor / surgery
  • History, 20th Century
  • History, 21st Century
  • Humans
  • Paraganglioma, Extra-Adrenal / history
  • Paraganglioma, Extra-Adrenal / surgery

Supplementary concepts

  • Glomus vagale tumors