title: Radiation induced carcinoma of the middle ear.
abstract: Radiation induced carcinoma of the middle ear is rare. Only four cases have been reported; an additional case is now described. The treatment approach for radiation induced carcinoma of the middle ear has not yet been established. Radiation therapy for advanced cases is discussed as an alternative to surgical treatment. Previous reported cases are reviewed.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000473:pathology; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D004428:Ear Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D004432:Ear, Middle / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy