GLOMUS JUGULARE TUMOUR MISDIAGNOSED AS A PAROTID NEOPLASM: A Case Report and Literature Review

Glomus Jugulare tumour misdiagnosed as parotid neoplasm

Abstract

A variety of tumours can present as swellings in the parotid region. 
Patients with such tumours usually present to the dental surgeon or 
at the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Clinic. In order to improve on 
early recognition and appropriate referral, the clinicians need to 
improve on their depth of knowledge regarding patterns of 
presentations of rare pathologies such as glomus jugulare tumour.

This case report identifies common presenting signs and symptoms 
of a glomus jugulare tumour which would help the clinician to 
arrive at an appropriate diagnosis and thus enable the patient get a 
timely treatment. The report identifies the relevant clinical, 
radiologic and pathologic parameters of this rare lesion. 
There are currently different management strategies for the 
management of glomus jugulare tumours ranging from conservative 
management to stereotactic radiosurgery.  
This report offers guidelines for clinicians to decide on the best 
treatment modality based on the patient’s presentation.