A Case of Glomus Tympanicum.
- Author:
Hyun Soo SHIN
1
;
Tae Hyun YOON
;
Hee Jong CHANG
;
Jung Kueon NAM
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea. THyoon@www.amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Glomus tympanicum;
Angiography;
Embolization;
Pulsatile tinnitus
- MeSH:
Angiography;
Ear, Middle;
Glomus Tympanicum*;
Hemorrhage;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Tinnitus
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
1998;41(3):401-404
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Glomus tympanicum has to be considered to differentiate the etiology of middle ear mass with pulsatile tinnitus. MRI helps to differentiate the mass. Angiography helps to identify its feeding vessels and to embolize to reduce bleeding on operation. When the mass is not focally localized, tympanotomy combinded with mastoidectomy approach via posterior auricular incision is helpful to remove the mass completely.
