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Persistent otorrhoea with an abnormal tympanic membrane secondary to squamous cell carcinoma of the tympanic membrane

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 October 2010

N de Zoysa ,
J Stephens ,
G M D Mochloulis  and
P B D S Kothari
N de Zoysa*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Lister Hospital, Stevenage, UK
J Stephens
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Lister Hospital, Stevenage, UK
G M D Mochloulis
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Lister Hospital, Stevenage, UK
P B D S Kothari
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Lister Hospital, Stevenage, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr Nilantha De Zoysa, 30 Portman Gate, 41 Broadley Terrace, London NW1 6LQ, UK E-mail: neildezoysa@doctors.net.uk
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Abstract

Objective:

The authors present an extremely rare case of carcinoma of the tympanic membrane.

Method:

A case report and review of the literature concerning carcinoma of the tympanic membrane and temporal bone are presented and discussed.

Results:

The authors present a patient with recurrent otorrhoea and an abnormal tympanic membrane. Biopsy was inconclusive, but resection demonstrated squamous cell carcinoma of the tympanic membrane. We also discuss the investigation, diagnosis, natural history and management of this rare condition, as well as the staging and management of tumours of the temporal bone and the differences between these closely related but prognostically different entities.

Conclusion:

This rare entity can be managed by primary surgical resection if there is no evidence of metastasis.

Keywords

Squamous Cell CarcinomaTympanic MembraneCancerEar

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Clinical Records
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 125 , Issue 3 , March 2011 , pp. 318 - 320
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2010

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