Retro-tympanic pulsatile mass originating from dumb-bell jugular foramen schwannoma

摘要

Background. Jugular foramen (JF) tumours are uncommon with paraganglioma, schwannoma and meningioma occurring most commonly in this location. JF schwannoma with extension to the retro-tympanic area has been described only once. Methods. 20-year-old man presented with headache, blurred vision, vomiting and diplopia.