Abstract
Malignant tumors involving the structures of the temporal bone represent formidable diagnostic and therapeutic challenges for clinicians involved in the treatment of otologic disease. This article offers a perspective on the current understanding of the biology of malignancies involving the external auditory canal, middle ear space, and temporal bone, and reviews the often confusing and contradictory literature on this topic.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
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Child, Preschool
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Ear Neoplasms / complications
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Ear Neoplasms / pathology*
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Ear, External / pathology*
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Ear, External / surgery
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Neoplasm Staging
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Petrous Bone / pathology
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Petrous Bone / surgery
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Skull Neoplasms / complications
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Skull Neoplasms / pathology*
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Skull Neoplasms / surgery
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Temporal Bone / pathology*
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Temporal Bone / surgery