Glomus tympanicum removal using transcanal endoscopic assisted surgery: An experience with six cases.

Objective: To evaluate an endoscopic approach in the management of glomus tumor, and also to investigate and evaluate its appropriateness and feasibility.

Methods: Glomus tumors, also known as paragangliomas, are benign primary tumors of the middle ear. The advent of endoscopic ear surgery has provided new dimensions to the management of this highly vascular tumor.