Metastatic carcinoma of the temporal bone presenting as glomus jugulare and glomus tympanicum tumours: a description of two cases.
Two cases of metastatic carcinoma of the temporal bone, that simulated glomus tumours on thorough preoperative evaluation are described. Although rare, metastatic spread to this area is recognized, but presentation in this way is unique.
Hellier
W P
WP
Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital, London, UK.
Crockard
H A
HA
Cheesman
A D
AD
D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005925:Glomus Jugulare Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005918:Glomus Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D012888:Skull Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000556:secondary*; D013701:Temporal Bone