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Skull Base 2010; 20(6): 465-468
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1261259
CASE REPORT

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High Mega Jugular Bulb Presenting with Facial Nerve Palsy and Severe Headache

Boris Filipović1 , Mislav Gjurić1 , Josip Hat2 , Ivo Glunčić3
  • 1Health center “Sinteza”, Zagreb, Croatia
  • 2Department of Radiology, Clinical Hospital “Sestre milosrdnice,” School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
  • 3Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Clinical Hospital Center Split, School of Medicine, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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Publication Date:
11 June 2010 (online)

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ABSTRACT

We present a rare case of a 50-year-old female patient with symptomatic high mega jugular bulb requiring surgery. We review her medical file, preoperative and postoperative imaging, audiograms, and surgical report. High jugular bulb was diagnosed with computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Symptoms of facial nerve palsy and headache were abolished after surgical procedure. Headache and facial nerve palsy can be caused by high mega jugular bulb. Surgery is indicated in such symptomatic cases and leads to relief of signs and symptoms of disease.

KEYWORDS

High jugular bulb - facial nerve palsy - headache - surgery - jugular foramen

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Mislav GjurićM.D. Ph.D. 

Health Center “Sinteza,” Zagreb

Croatia

Email: mg@poliklinika-sinteza.hr

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