RECURRENT GLOMUS TYMPANICUM WITH FACIAL NERVE PALSY
Abstract
Glomus tumors are the most common neurotologic tumor next to acoustic neuroma.When it is confined to the middle ear it is termed as Glomus tympanicum, which is a very rare tumor of the head and neck but most common tumor of the middle ear. We are presenting here a rare presentation of recurrent glomus tympanicum in a middle aged woman presented with facial nerve palsy, which was removed surgically.
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