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Glomus tympanum tumor
 

Source: A.D.A.M., Inc.
Updated: January 2010

Definition

A glomus tympanum tumor is a small, ball-like swelling of the glomus bodies in the middle ear space. Glomus bodies contain nerve fibers that normally respond to changes in body temperature or blood pressure.

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