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*
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Top treatments taken by people for glomus tympanicum jugulare paraganglioma*
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Who has glomus tympanicum jugulare paraganglioma on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 8 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 8 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | |
| Female | 24 |
Talk to people with glomus tympanicum jugulare paraganglioma
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