title: Plasma cell granuloma of the temporal bone.
abstract: Plasma cell granulomas are uncommon, benign tumors comprised primarily of mature plasma cells and are a distinct entity, separate from plasmacytomas. They are rarely found in the head and neck, and have never been reported in the temporal bone. This case represents the first report of a plasma cell granuloma originating in the temporal bone. Treatment options include surgical removal and radiation therapy.
authors.affiliation: North Carolina Eye and Ear Hospital, Durham, USA.
authors.forename: P T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Janicki
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Adams
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: McElveen
mesh_terms: D001299:Audiometry; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004584:Electronystagmography; D006104:Granuloma, Plasma Cell / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D034381:Hearing Loss / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012888:Skull Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed