Presentation
Investigation of right Bell palsy.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Jugular paraganglioma
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Permeative destructive lesion in right petrous bone arising at the upper portion of the jugular bulb extending anteriorly to the carotid canal. Interestingly the facial nerve canal (vertical portion) seems intact.
From the case:
Jugular paraganglioma
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Enhancing mass with salt and pepper appearance on T2 arises from the upper jugular bulb extending into the petrous bone.