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Metastatic carcinoma of the temporal bone presenting as glomus jugulare and glomus tympanicum tumours: a description of two cases

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

W. P. L. Hellier ,
H. A. Crockard  and
A. D. Cheesman
W. P. L. Hellier*
Affiliation:
Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital, Gray's Inn Road, London, UK.
H. A. Crockard
Affiliation:
National Hospital for Nervous Disease, London, UK.
A. D. Cheesman
Affiliation:
Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital, Gray's Inn Road, London, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr W. P. L. Hellier, 50 Mortlake Road, Kew, Surrey TW9 4AT.
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Abstract

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.

Keywords

Temporal boneNeoplasm metastasisGlomus jugulare tumourGlomus tympanicum tumourProstatic neoplasmsColorectal neoplasms
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 111 , Issue 10 , October 1997 , pp. 963 - 966
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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