Hawaii medical journal
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Hawaii medical journal · Jan 2011
Case ReportsAn unusual cause of vertigo and syncope: a case report.
A 72-year-old woman with recurrent bouts of vertigo and syncope was found to have a glomus tympanicum tumor. Surgical removal of this tumor resulted in complete symptom resolution. This report summarizes the presentation, workup, treatment, and clinical significance of this case when dealing with these presenting symptoms.