What is glomus tympanicum jugulare paraganglioma?
A benign tumor growth near the middle ear that can extend down the jaw and neck region. Since the tumor is pressing on the middle ear, patients may experience: hearing changes or loss, difficulty swallowing, dizziness, hoarseness, and/or facial pain.
How do members experience glomus tympanicum jugulare paraganglioma?
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for glomus tympanicum jugulare paraganglioma*
Who has glomus tympanicum jugulare paraganglioma on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 8 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 8 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | |
| Female | 24 |