Post-Embolization Excision of Glomus Tympanicum: A Case Report.
glasscock-jackson classification
glomus tympanicum
paraganglioma
pre-operative embolization
pulsatile tinnitus
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Jan 2022
Jan 2022
Historique:
accepted:
19
01
2022
entrez:
24
2
2022
pubmed:
25
2
2022
medline:
25
2
2022
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Glomus tympanicum is a slow-growing benign tumor that can be locally destructive, spreading along the path of least resistance. Conventionally seen as soft tissue mass in the middle ear, it is difficult to distinguish glomus tympanicum from other soft tissue masses of the tympanic cavity, especially as it hides behind an intact tympanic membrane. The primary diagnostic modalities are CT scan and MRI for evaluation of the exact anatomical extent and size of the glomus tumors. Embolization following an angiographic study helps to identify the feeding arteries with subsequent blocking of the same, thus helping in the reduction of intraoperative hemorrhage. The currently available modalities of treatment are mainly surgery and radiotherapy. Here, we report a case of a 40-year-old female who presented with unilateral deafness and tinnitus, with no co-morbidities. She showed a red bulging mass behind an intact tympanic membrane on otoscopy and otomicroscopy with mild conductive hearing loss. MRI showed an intensely enhancing lesion in the mesotympanum and hypotympanum along the cochlear promontory. A diagnosis of glomus tympanicum was made based on clinical, audiological, and radiological findings. Pre-operative embolization was carried out 48 hours before the surgery. Complete resection of the tumor was achieved by microsurgery.
Identifiants
pubmed: 35198319
doi: 10.7759/cureus.21414
pmc: PMC8856636
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Pagination
e21414Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2022, Ghate et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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