Reporte de caso: glomus timpánico

Abstract

Background Tympanic paragangliomas are usually benign tumors originating from the paraganglionic system of the temporal bone; they are highly vascularized and located on the promontory of the middle ear. The incidence of this tumor is not well-defined, representing between 0.5%-0.6% of head and neck tumors. Case Presentation A 59-year-old female patient with clinical symptoms of left tinnitus for approximately one year is presented. In 2022, a computed tomography of the ear was performed, and revealed a polypoid mass suggestive of tympanic paraganglioma in the left ear. Therefore, surgical intervention was considered. However, after one year of waiting, the patient has declined surgical treatment. Conclusion Tympanic glomeruli, being highly vascularized tumors, are difficult to resect due to surgical complications. Therefore, the need for equipment and personnel specialized in this surgical area makes its resection a challenge, as in the case of this patient who is awaiting surgery at a center capable of performing the procedure