Glomangioma of the middle ear

Uyar, Yavuz; Ülkü, Çağatay Han; Koral, Hilal; Avunduk, Mustafa Cihat; Atici, Sait Selcuk

doi:10.1080/00016480410018142

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“…This is the fourth reported case of a middle ear glomangioma, all of which have occurred in females and been further classified as glomangiomas. [6][7][8] Our patient presented similarly to previous cases with pulsatile tinnitus, ear fullness, and objective hearing loss (see Table 1). She later developed otalgia.…”

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“…Unlike glomus tympanicum tumors, glomangiomas stain negatively for neuroendocrine markers such as chromogranin A, S100, and synaptophysin. 6 – 8 Instead, pathology shows positive expression of smooth muscle actin (SMA). 7 , 8 In our case, immunochemistry was not performed due to the characteristic appearance of the specimen.…”

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“… 6 – 8 Instead, pathology shows positive expression of smooth muscle actin (SMA). 7 , 8 In our case, immunochemistry was not performed due to the characteristic appearance of the specimen.…”

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A rare case of a middle ear glomangioma

Wieser

Gilley

May

et al. 2022

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports

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Glomus tumors are benign hyperplasia of glomus bodies, and they are rarely found in the head and neck. The middle ear is an exceptionally rare site for a true glomus tumor, and there are only three previously reported cases in this location. Glomus tumors are etiologically different than glomus tympanicum, which are paragangliomas of the middle ear that are often mistakenly referred to as “glomus tumors.” This is a common misconception due to the “glomus” misnomer. We report a case of a patient diagnosed with a middle ear glomangioma after initially presenting to our clinic with tinnitus and hearing loss. The mass was surgically removed through a transcanal approach with carbon dioxide laser and sharp dissection. Literature review is also reported and revealed similar presentations in patients with middle ear glomangiomas.

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A rare case of a middle ear glomangioma

Wieser

Gilley

May

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“…One case reports no sign of disease on CT scan during the most recent follow-up examination, 48 months after surgical resection. 4…”

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Recurrent glomangioma (“true” glomus tumor) of the middle ear and mastoid

Kaufman¹,

Brant²,

Luu

et al. 2019

World j. otorhinolaryngol.-head neck surg.

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ObjectiveTo review current literature and experience with glomangiomas, or true glomus tumors of the middle ear and mastoid as well asto report on the exceptionally rare case of a glomangiomastemming from the middle ear space with multiple recurrences.MethodsReview of existing world literature and description of personal experience with rare cases of a glomangioma of the middle ear and mastoid.ResultsReview of existing literature revealed two cases of patients presenting with tinnitus and hearing loss refractory to medical management. Both patients were ultimately diagnosed with glomangioma on histopathology. Complete surgical excision is thought to be curative.PatientA 36‐year‐old woman presented with a rare case of a glomangioma of the middle ear presenting with unilateral hearing loss. She was noted to have a mass behind the tympanic membrane. Imaging revealed a diffuse mass filling the mastoid air cells. Imaging characteristics and histology were consistent with a glomangioma.InterventionInitial resection via mastoidectomy using a postauricular approach. The tympanic membrane was reconstructed with temporalis tissue. Follow‐up revision tympanomastoidectomy was performed upon recurrence of disease. The chorda tympani were sacrificed due to tumor involvement. The incus and head of the malleus were removed to gain better access to the tumor. The ossicular chain was reconstructed with a Goldenberg Total Ossicular Prosthesis.Main outcome measureRecurrence of disease.Follow‐upIn the 67 months since her most recent surgery, there has been no evidence of recurrence by CT or physical exam.ConclusionGlomangioma of the middle ear represents an exceptionally rare entity that can present in a similar fashion to a paraganglioma.

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Glomus Tumor of the Index Finger

Kale

Rao

Bentz

2006

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

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A 41-year-old female patient presented with localized worsening subungual pain of her right index finger. Subsequent diagnostic evaluation revealed the presence of a glomus tumor. A glomus tumor is a rare tumor with a predilection for the hand. Classic symptoms include pain, pain with pressure, and pain with cold temperature. We present a completely updated literature review that addresses the epidemiology, pathology, presentation, diagnostic evaluation, classification, histology, genetics, and treatment options for glomus tumors.

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Glomangioma of the middle ear

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A rare case of a middle ear glomangioma

A rare case of a middle ear glomangioma

Recurrent glomangioma (“true” glomus tumor) of the middle ear and mastoid

Glomus Tumor of the Index Finger

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