Plasma cell granuloma of the temporal bone.
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.
Janicki
P T
PT
North Carolina Eye and Ear Hospital, Durham, USA.
Adams
J S
JS
McElveen
J T
JT
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