Glomus Tympanicum treatment

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Asked for Female, 68 Years

I need opinion for a tumor found in my father's left ear. What is the best treatment considering his age 68 and complications? I have attached the HR CT scan report. He is healthy fit person. Takes BP, cholesterol and thyroid tablets but everything is normal. Does this have to be removed by surgery? Is it safe? I am worried about bleeding or any other complication since the surgery is by making incision behind the ear.

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Dr. Baisali Sarkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 13 yrs exp Kolkata · Accepted Answer

Dr. Baisali Sarkar

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 13 yrs exp Kolkata

Glomus tympanicum is the most common primary neoplasm of the middle ear and the second most common tumour of the temporal bone. Although histologically benign, glomus tympanicum is slow growing, locally destructive, spreading along paths of least resistance.

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Surgery and radiotherapy are the two modalities of treatment available. Elderly patients with poor pulmonary function or other complicating medical conditions should consider radiotherapy.

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