Abstract
Purpose
To demonstrate the feasibility of treatment and early outcomes for patients treated with gamma knife radiosurgery (GKR), with or without surgical resection, for glomus jugulare tumours.
Methods
Between January 2007 and November 2008, 10 patients with glomus jugulare tumours were treated with GKR. Eight had prior surgical resection, seven subtotal resection and one total resection. In two cases GKR was the only definitive therapy. Baseline neurological deficits were prospectively recorded and present in 90% prior to GKR. The median tumour size and volume were 4 cc (0.7–10.9 cc). The median marginal tumour dose was 14 Gy (12–16 Gy). Clinical and radiographic outcomes are reported with a median follow-up of 9.7 months.
Results
Stereotactic frame placement allowed treatment of all 10 lesions, although 3-point fixation was sometimes required to avoid collisions. No patients developed worsening of symptoms or new neurological complaints after GKR; symptom relief was achieved in 50% of cases. No cases of clinical or radiographic progression were identified. Radiographically, 80% of lesions were stable and 20% showed significant shrinkage.
Conclusions
GKR is an excellent option for patients with glomus jugulare tumours after complete or subtotal resection or at recurrence. Appropriately planned frame placement allows successful treatment delivery without difficulty. GKR improved symptoms, prevented neurological progression and achieved radiographic stability or regression in all cases.
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Navarro Martín, A., Maitz, A., Grills, I.S. et al. Successful treatment of glomus jugulare tumours with gamma knife radiosurgery: clinical and physical aspects of management and review of the literature. Clin Transl Oncol 12, 55–62 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12094-010-0467-y
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