A glomus typanicum tumor is a benign mass that usually form on the cochlear promontory. They are the most common neoplasms of the middle ear. The two most common symtoms are pulsatile tinnitus and conductive hearing loss. Treatment for glomua tympanicum tumors is surgical removal. The first image to the right shows tumor as a red pulsating mass.
The second image shows a PE Tube installed with posterior half of typanic membrane pulsating and red.
The third image shows the glomus typanicum exposed by lifting the tympanomeatal flap. This tumor filled the psterior half of the middle ear space.
The fourth image is a CT axial that shows the tumor growing from the medial wall of the middle ear.
The fifth image is a Coronal CT view of the tumor growing from the medial wall of the middle ear.
The sixth surgical picture shows an excellent view of the tumor.
This is a very informative post. We always must remember to take care of our ears.
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