Glomus tympanicum: Introduction
Glomus tympanicum: A rare, usually benign tumor found behind the ear drum. The tumor develops from glomus cells which are located along blood vessels involved in automatic body activities such as regulation of blood pressure and blood flow.
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Symptoms of Glomus tympanicum
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symptoms of Glomus tympanicum
Treatments for Glomus tympanicum
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Causes of Glomus tympanicum
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Glomus tympanicum: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Misdiagnosis and Glomus tympanicum
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Bipolar disorder misdiagosed as various conditions by primary physicians: Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder)
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Eating disorders under-diagnosed in men: The typical patient with
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Depression undiagnosed in teenagers: Serious bouts of depression can be
undiagnosed in teenagers.
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Glomus tympanicum: Rare Types
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Glomus tympanicum
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Prognosis for Glomus tympanicum
Prognosis for Glomus tympanicum:
recurrence is rare after surgical removal
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