Lower Four Cranial Nerves in the Management of Glomus Jugulare: Anatomical Study

Abstract

Introduction The surgical management that achieves minimal morbidity and mortality for patients with glomus and non-glomus tumors involving the jugular foramen (JF) region requires a comprehensive understanding of the complex anatomy, anatomic variability, and pathological anatomy of this region.

Keywords

• cadaveric study
• facial nerve
• jugular foramen
• lower cranial nerves
• surgical anatomy