Vernet syndrome: intracranial extension of a slow-growing mass
Year: 2019
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Vernet syndrome, often referred to as jugular foramen syndrome, is a rare clinical entity characterised by a set of signs and symptoms caused by dysfunction of IX, X and XI cranial nerves. Although paraganglioma of the head and neck is the most frequent aetiology, it may also be caused by meningioma, VIII cranial nerve schwannoma, pontocerebellar cistern metastases, head and neck trauma, infections and very rarely by cholesteatoma which extends to the petrous apex. The authors describe a case of a patient with a jugulotympanic paraganglioma in which evolution ends up in Vernet syndrome. The patient preferred a 'wait and scan' strategy. With the lack of data available to develop an unequivocal algorithm for paraganglioma management, we always consider not only age but also comorbidities, prior treatment and progression of the lesion. Each case has to be addressed individually and treatment should be discussed in detail with every patient.
Source: BMJ Case Reports
Authors: Francisco Monteiro, Pedro Oliveira, José Peneda, Artur Condé
Institution: Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Neurology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2944487388