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?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with glomus tympanicum jugulare paraganglioma*

*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

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 2
40s 9
50s 6
60s 9
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 5
Female 24