Radiotherapy for Extensive Glomus Jugulare Tumors

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Glomus jugulare tumors were irradiated in 9 patients who were then followed from one to seven years. Prior to therapy, the extent of tumor was evaluated on anteroposterior and lateral angiograms which included both neck and skull. A pair of wedged fields permitted the desired tumor dose yet spared the brain stem. Doses ranged from 4,000 to 5,000 R in four weeks on a four-day-a-week schedule. Pain relief and tumor shrinkage followed treatment in all cases. An illustrative case is reported.