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Which of the following presents as a mass in ear, which bleeds heavily on touch?

A
Glomus Jugulare tumor
B
Ca mastoid
C
Acoustic neuroma
D
Angiofibroma
High-Yield Explanation
Glomus Jugulare is a slow growing highly vascular lesion which arise in the jugular fossa from paraganglia located within the adventitia of jugular bulb. Examination of the ear shows a deep mass behind the eardrum. Patients usually presents with hoarseness, dysphagia and tinnitus. CT shows an irregularly marginated, intensely enhancing destructive lesion centered in the jugular fossa. MRI shows a salt and pepper appearance which is diagnostic for paraganglioma.

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