title: Middle ear neoplasms showing adenomatous and neuroendocrine components.
abstract: Middle ear adenomas are rare epithelial tumours. Reports indicate that neuroendocrine (carcinoid) tumours may also occur at this site, often in association with an adenomatous component. The clinico-pathological findings (including C.T. scan appearances) of such a 'mixed' neoplasm are presented together with a brief review of the few previously described cases. The importance of immuno-histochemistry and electron microscopy for accurate pathological diagnosis of these neoplasms is confirmed.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Otolaryngology, General Infirmary, Leeds.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Davies
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Semeraro
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Knight
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Griffiths
mesh_terms: D000236:Adenoma / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000473:pathology*; D004428:Ear Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D004432:Ear, Middle; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans