A case of tumor of the glomus jugulare in a 57 years old patient in which the symptoms lasted four years is reported. The neuroradiological examination showed erosion of the petrous part of the right temporal bone, displacement of the right pontocerebellar cistern and dilatation of the ambiens cistern in the same side. The patient was submitted to otological surgery the tumor being partially removed. After the irradiation therapy some symptoms disappeared.