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Schwannoma of the tympanic membrane

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 January 2006

Chao-Hui Yang
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical Center, Taiwan
Chih-Ying Su
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical Center, Taiwan
Yu-Ching Wei
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical Center, Taiwan
Chung-Feng Hwang
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical Center, Taiwan
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Abstract

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Schwannoma arising from the tympanic membrane is a rare neoplasm. This report describes an external ear canal mass obscuring the tympanic membrane. A transcanal approach identified a tumour adhered to the tympanic membrane. The tumour was excised without myringoplasty. Pathology confirmed the diagnosis of schwannoma. Clinical examination revealed no evidence of recurrence during a follow-up period of one year. The possible origins of schwannoma of the tympanic membrane and lesion management are also discussed.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
© 2006 Cambridge University Press