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Metastatic adenocarcinoma of the temporal bone

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

W. K. Kedjanyi ,
A. P. Bath ,
R. Y. Ball ,
A. A. Hosni  and
M. Wickstead
W. K. Kedjanyi
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, Norwich, Norfolk.
A. P. Bath*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, Norwich, Norfolk.
R. Y. Ball
Affiliation:
Department of Histopathology, Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, Norwich, Norfolk.
A. A. Hosni
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, Norwich, Norfolk.
M. Wickstead
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, Norwich, Norfolk.
*
Mr A. P. Bath, Department of Otolaryngology, Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, Brunswick Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR1 3SR.
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Abstract

Metastatic carcinoma involving the temporal bone is extremely rare. A case is reported with an unusual presentation – recurrent episodes of acute mastoiditis. Mastoid exploration and biopsy established the diagnosis. We believe this to be the first reported case to present in this manner.

Keywords

Temporal boneAdenocarcinoma, metastasis
Type
Pathology in Focus
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 8 , August 1994 , pp. 710 - 712
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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