Unusual eustachian tube mass: Glomus tympanicum

Authors
Lum, C Keller, AM Kassel, E Blend, R Waldron, J Rutka, J
Citation
C. Lum et al., Unusual eustachian tube mass: Glomus tympanicum, AM J NEUROR, 22(3), 2001, pp. 508-509
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NEURORADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
01956108 → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
508 - 509
Database
ISI
SICI code
0195-6108(200103)22:3<508:UETMGT>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
A case of recurrent glomus tympanicum presenting with epistaxis is describe d. CT and MR imaging revealed a homogeneously enhancing mass extending alon g the entire course of the eustachian tube, with a portion protruding into the nasopharynx. Glomus tumors tend to spread along the path of least resis tance and may extend into the eustachian tube. The unique imaging appearanc e should place a glomus tumor high on the list of differential diagnoses.