Transcanal endoscopic excision of glomus tympanicum: A case report

Author: Carren Teh Sui Lin ¹ ; Fadzilah Ismail ¹ ; Azrina Ahmad ² ; Prepageran Narayanan ²
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1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Sungai Buloh, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Publication Type:Case Reports
From: The Medical Journal of Malaysia 2020;75(2):189-190
CountryMalaysia
Language:English
Abstract: Glomus tympanicum is a highly vascular tumour traditionally treated surgically via a post-auricular approach. We present here the first published case in Malaysia where total excision was achieved transcanal endoscopically. The procedure was safe, quick and effective due to the better visualisation of the surgical field with the endoscope. Haemostasis was achieved with a modified suction catheter that performed as a functioning suction diathermy.