Pulsatile Tinnitus Caused by Ear Tumor (Glomus Tympanicum)

The New England Journal of Medicine published a case report in June 2010 titled " Glomus Tympanicum " where a woman with a right pulsatile tinnitus is described. The pulsatile tinnitus was due to a tumor called glomus tympanicum. The article includes a picture as well as video . If you watch the video carefully, you can actually "see" the pulsations. The only way to treat this tumor is surgical excision by a neuro-otologic surgeon. Read more about pulsatile tinnitus…

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Washington Post Medical Mystery: Pulsatile Tinnitus (Noises in the Ear)

The Washington Post on July 7, 2009 published a story on a lawyer who suffered from pulsatile tinnitus (hearing one's heartbeat in the ear) which was ultimately found to be due to a carotid artery dissection. A carotid artery dissection could have resulted in a serious ischemic stroke which thankfully did not happen. The story goes thru his experiences in trying to find a diagnosis and treatment. Keep in mind that pulsatile tinnitus is completely different from continuous tinnitus. …

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