Table 2.
Fisch classification for GJs.
Class | Paraganglioma location |
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A | Tumor arises on promontory |
B | Tumor with invasion of hypotympanon; cortical bone over jugular bulb intact |
C | Tumor with invasion beyond typanomastoid cavity with destruction of infralabyrinthine and apical temporal bone |
C1 | Tumor with erosion of carotid foramen |
C2 | Tumor with destruction of carotid canal |
C3 | Tumor with invasion of the horizontal part of carotid canal; foramen lacerum intact |
C4 | Tumor with invasion of foramen lacerum and cavernous sinus |
D | Tumor invades intracranially |
D1 | Tumor with intracranial but extradural extension |
D2 | Tumor with intracranial and intradural extension |