Positional hoarseness: an unusual symptom in jugular foramen mass

BMJ Case Rep. 2016 May 17:2016:bcr2016215805. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2016-215805.

Abstract

We came across a case of jugular foramen mass causing positional hoarseness on turning the head left and disappearing on returning the head to a straight position. Hoarseness of voice due to vagus nerve involvement is seen in jugular foramen mass but positional hoarseness has never been seen before. We report this rarest presentation and discuss the pathophysiology behind it.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Embolization, Therapeutic
  • Foramen Magnum / diagnostic imaging*
  • Foramen Magnum / surgery*
  • Glomus Jugulare Tumor / diagnostic imaging*
  • Glomus Jugulare Tumor / surgery*
  • Hoarseness / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Preoperative Care
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome