Squamous cell carcinoma of the temporal bone

Jason A Beyea; Aaron C Moberly

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2014.12.003

Squamous cell carcinoma of the temporal bone

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2015 Apr;48(2):281-92. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2014.12.003.

Authors

Jason A Beyea¹, Aaron C Moberly²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 4000, Columbus, OH 43212, USA.
² Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 4000, Columbus, OH 43212, USA. Electronic address: Aaron.Moberly@osumc.edu.

PMID: 25769352
DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2014.12.003

Abstract

Temporal bone malignancy presents a significant clinical challenge for the otolaryngologist. This article provides an overview of squamous cell carcinoma of the temporal bone, including clinical presentation, diagnosis, staging, treatment, and prognosis. As demonstrated in this case study, the prognosis for patients with advanced-stage temporal bone malignancy is poor, even with maximal therapy.

Keywords: Cancer; External auditory canal; Squamous cell carcinoma; Surgical management; Temporal bone malignancy; Temporal bone resection.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Aged
Bone Neoplasms / pathology*
Bone Neoplasms / therapy*
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology*
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / therapy*
Combined Modality Therapy
Ear Canal / surgery
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Neoplasm Staging
Palliative Care
Postoperative Complications
Prognosis
Temporal Bone / pathology*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed