Doctors For Glomus Tumors In The Ear. In Adana

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How can I find treatment of Glomus Tumors In The Ear?

Glomus tumor is called paragangliomas of the neck and head. These tumors are benign, but they are invasive locally as they arise from glomus cells. The name of tumors varies according to their different locations inside the body. Glomus tumors are solitary and highly vascular. These tumors are slow-growing and benign. They have a mortality rate of less than 15 percent. But their presence can cause lots of damage to surrounding nerves and tissues.

Glomus Tumor Facts and Statistics

According to DukeHealth glomus tumors in the ear are quite rare but can cause serious problems if they are not treated in time. Some further facts about glomus tumors have been listed below:

Prevalence of Glomus Tumors 1 case per 1.3 million people
Common inAdults
At-Risk GenderFemales
Average Age for Diagnosis40 to 70 years
Problems related to Glomus TumorsEar pain, hearing loss, bleeding from the ear
Specialists Who Treat Glomus TumorsAudiologist / ENT Specialists


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