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L J Bartels1, M Gurucharri

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa 33612.

Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
|October 1, 1988
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Glomus tumors are rare in children, often hidden by middle ear infections. Complete surgical removal is recommended for childhood glomus tumors, as outcomes can be poor.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Glomus tumors, rare in pediatric populations, present unique diagnostic challenges.
  • Distinguishing middle ear glomus tumors from common childhood ear infections is critical.

Observation:

  • A 10-year-old girl with bilateral chronic otitis media had obscured bilateral glomus tumors.
  • Literature review identified seven prior pediatric cases, with two additional cases bringing the total to ten.

Findings:

  • Pediatric glomus tumors are frequently endocrine-active and can be masked by otitis media.
  • Five of six reported pediatric glomus jugulare tumors were not cured, with three fatalities.

Implications:

  • Early and accurate diagnosis of pediatric glomus tumors is essential.

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  • Complete surgical extirpation is the advocated treatment for childhood glomus tumors to improve outcomes.