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Schwannoma of the tympanic membrane

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 January 2006

Chao-Hui Yang ,
Chih-Ying Su ,
Yu-Ching Wei  and
Chung-Feng Hwang
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

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.

Keywords

Ear NeoplasmsSchwannomaTympanic Membrane
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 120 , Issue 3 , March 2006 , pp. 247 - 249
Copyright
© 2006 Cambridge University Press

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