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Diagnosis and management of catecholamine secreting glomus tumors.
Author(s) -
Schwaber Mitchell K.,
Glasscock Michael E.,
Jackson C. Gary,
Nissen Alan J.,
Smith Peter G.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-198408000-00002
Subject(s) - catecholamine , glomus tumor , medicine , paraganglioma , urinary system , dopamine , surgery
The clinical and diagnostic features of catecholamine secreting glomus tumors are reviewed. Three cases are reported, including the first documented case of a dopamine secreting glomus jugulare tumor. Based on this experience, the authors have outlined the indications for selective venous catherization studies and for pharmocologic blockage in the management of these patients. In addition to routine urinary screening, a high index of clinical suspicion is needed to avoid the complications associated with catecholamine secreting tumors.