Glomus tumor natural history

Prognosis
Patients who have surgery or radiation tend to do well. More than 90% of those with paraganglioma are cured.

Complications
The most common complications are due to nerve damage, which may be caused by the tumor itself or damage during surgery. Nerve damage can lead to:


 * Change in voice
 * Difficulty swallowing
 * Hearing loss
 * Paralysis of the face