RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Unusual Eustachian Tube Mass: Glomus Tympanicum
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 508
OP 509
VO 22
IS 3
A1 Lum, Cheemun
A1 Keller, Anne M.
A1 Kassel, Edward
A1 Blend, Ralph
A1 Waldron, John
A1 Rutka, John
YR 2001
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/22/3/508.abstract
AB Summary: A case of recurrent glomus tympanicum presenting with epistaxis is described. CT and MR imaging revealed a homogeneously enhancing mass extending along the entire course of the eustachian tube, with a portion protruding into the nasopharynx. Glomus tumors tend to spread along the path of least resistance and may extend into the eustachian tube. The unique imaging appearance should place a glomus tumor high on the list of differential diagnoses.