Glomus Jugulare: A Case Series

Authors

Wilma P Ms, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal
Roseminu Varghese Ms, Manipal College of NursingFollow
Jyothi Chakrabarty Dr, Manipal College of NursingFollow
Girish Menon Dr, KH, Manipal

Abstract

Background: Glomus Jugulare tumours arise within the jugular foramen of the temporal lobe. Treatment and management of these very rare, slow growing and hypervascular tumours are always challenging. Patients with these tumours will have their lower cranial nerves affected. With the involvement of lower cranial nerves, the patients may have altered functions of swallowing, chewing, hearing, speaking, balance and coordination. Thus, these patients can be managed effectively by a nurse with the thorough knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms. The nurses taking care of these patients should anticipate these dysfunctions and plan the care of patients accordingly.

Recommended Citation

P, Wilma Ms; Varghese, Roseminu Ms; Chakrabarty, Jyothi Dr; and Menon, Girish Dr (2016) "Glomus Jugulare: A Case Series," Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, .
Available at: https://impressions.manipal.edu/mjnhs/vol2/iss1/16