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August 17, 2025CureusOpen Access

Jugulotympanic Glomus: A Case Report on a Rare Presentation of a Vascular Middle Ear Tumor

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MHMargarita HerediaKLKatia Y Lopez-ZamarronEFErnesto Alfonso Figueredo

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Overview

Case report details a vascular middle ear tumor leading to mastoiditis in a 70-year-old woman, suggesting need for awareness.

Key Points

  • Patient with jugulotympanic paraganglioma developed mastoiditis and infection complications, revealing a rare case.
  • Imaging showed an unresectable tumor, with symptoms like ear pain and a tender mass behind the ear persisting for weeks.
  • Assessment involved otoscopy revealing a perforated tympanic membrane, highlighting the complexity of diagnosing this rare tumor.
  • Continued follow-up is crucial due to risks of recurrent infections and other complications, urging research on paragangliomas.

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Heredia et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af4cdfad7bf08b1ead6500https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.90311
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