Eosinophilic granuloma of the temporal bone.
Otological involvement in Histiocytosis X, although infrequent, may be present in any of the forms of this entity. The otologist must keep Histiocytosis X in mind in the differential diagnosis of cases presenting with post-aural swelling, non purulent otorrhea and absence of fever and pain in children under three-years old. Some aspects of clinical presentation and treatment are discussed.
Cruz
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OM
Hospital das clinicas, Universidade de Sao Paulo, ENT Department, Medical School, Brazil.
Minitti
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da Silva
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FA
Carneiro
P C
PC
Paiva
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004803:Eosinophilic Granuloma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006646:Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008417:Mastoiditis / Q000175:diagnosis; D010035:Otitis Media, Suppurative / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology; D011512:Proteus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D011513:Proteus mirabilis; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000473:pathology*