Glomus tumors (also called glomus tympanicum tumors) grow in the middle ear. While the glomus tumor is noncancerous, without treatment, it can grow into the middle ear and brain, causing serious medical concerns that can even be life threatening.
The following symptoms may indicate that a glomus tumor is present and requires treatment:
Surgery begins with general anesthesia. Depending on the position of the tumor, the incision is made in the inner ear or with a window incision in the skull. A piece of bone is taken out, and the tumor is carefully and gently removed. The bone is then replaced. This surgery will generally take 4-6 hours to complete.
Gamma Knife radiosurgery is painless and does not require incisions. This procedure focuses hundreds of radiation beams that precisely target the glomus tumor without dosing the rest of the brain.
Recovery after Gamma Knife radiosurgery is short, lasting for only 1-2 days during a recuperation time at home. During this period of time, expect headaches and nausea.
Texas ENT Specialists provides comprehensive ENT care for all your concerns and conditions. With 15 convenient locations across the greater Houston area, we’re always here when you need us. We pride ourselves on our:
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All of your services and treatments will be customized to fit your specific needs. We know that each patient is unique — and your treatment should be, too.
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Each of our locations has providers who are board-certified and fellowship-trained, so you can rest assured that you’re in excellent hands.
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Our locations are equipped with the latest technology so that we can provide thorough care and deliver a seamless patient experience.
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Our goal is always long-term relief. We provide treatments with this goal always at the forefront.
After surgery to remove a glomus tumor, patients will spend 3-4 days in the hospital recovering under the monitoring eye of their surgeon and nurses. The surgeon will watch for any complications resulting from the surgery and ensure the healing is going well.
Once patients return home, they will require about two weeks of downtime to complete the healing process. At that point, the staples or sutures will be removed. It will take 4-6 weeks in total for patients to be healing enough to return to work and usual activities or exercise.
At Texas ENT Specialists, we are proud to offer comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care to patients throughout the state of Texas. We have 15 locations, each staffed with board-certified ENT specialists and surgeons who are dedicated to providing the highest level of patient-centric care. Call today for a consultation to find out more about glomus tumor surgery at Texas ENT Specialists.
