Vamvakidis T, Sengas J, Xenellis J. Bilateral carcinoma of the temporal bone: case report and literature review.
J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2009;
38:473-6. [PMID:
20034805 DOI:
10.1016/j.jcms.2009.12.001]
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Squamous cell carcinoma of the temporal bone is a rare entity. Only a few cases have been reported in the literature and even fewer describe bilateral tumours. Because its clinical presentation resembles chronic otitis media or otitis externa, diagnosis could be delayed.
CASE REPORT
A case is presented of bilateral squamous cell carcinoma of the temporal bone in a 66 year old woman. The patient underwent a left subtotal petrosectomy followed by a right subtotal petrosectomy a month later.
CONCLUSIONS
Early diagnosis is directly related to patient prognosis. However, prognosis remains poor and the surgical treatment is a challenge for the experienced skull base surgeon.
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