1. Severe Epistaxis: Atypical Presentation of a Glomus Tympanicum.
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Wibonele, Benjamin, Brooks, Kaitlyn, Vuncannon, Jackson, Rodas, Alejandra, Vivas, Esther, and Solares, C. Arturo
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NOSEBLEED , *EUSTACHIAN tube , *EAR canal , *INTERNAL carotid artery , *MIDDLE ear - Abstract
This article discusses a case of a rare tumor called glomus tympanicum, which is a benign tumor that arises from cells in the middle ear. The patient in this case presented with severe nosebleeds and various neurological symptoms. The tumor was found to have extended into the nasopharynx and eroded adjacent structures. The patient underwent embolization and surgical resection, resulting in the resolution of symptoms and no evidence of tumor recurrence. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and understanding the anatomy of the skull base for effective treatment. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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