Glomus jugulare tumors with intracranial extension
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Endovascular Approach to Glomus Jugulare Tumors
BACKGROUND Paragangliomas are benign neuroendocrine tumors derived from the glomus cells of the vegetative nervous system. Typically, they are located in the region of the jugular bulb and middle ear. The optimal management is controversial and can include surgical excision, stereotactic radiosurgery and embolization. CASE REPORT We report the endovascular approach to three patients harboring...
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عنوان ژورنال: Neurosurgical Focus
سال: 2004
ISSN: 1092-0684
DOI: 10.3171/foc.2004.17.2.7