Glomus Tumour-A Rare Presentation
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 12
Abstract
Introduction: Glomus jugulare tumors are rare, slow-growing, hypervascular tumors that arise within the jugular foramen of the temporal bone. They are included in a group of tumors referred to as paragangliomas, which occur at various sites and include carotid body, glomus vagale, and glomus tympanicum tumors. Case Presentation: A 4 year female child born to Non consangious parents presented with deviation of angle of mouth to the left since 2 month with drooping of eyelids and severe pain in the left premastoid region.Preliminary examination revealed purulent discharge which was foul smelling and ptosis. Child developed altered sensorium with facial weakness and was shifted in PICU and MRI brain and HRCT temporal bone s/o GLOMUS tumour.Managed with antibiotics. Conclusion: Glomus tumors are benign, slow growing tumors originating from paraganglionic tissue, mostly located at the carotid bifurcation, jugular foramen, cervical portion vagus nerve, and middle ear cavity. Radiotherapy is treatment of choice for patients with intracranial extension, and patients with bilateral and multiple tumors, or patients who are inoperable.
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Dr Verranna Kotrashetti
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