An unusual cause for tinnitus.
Central giant cell granulomas of the skull base are uncommon entities. They usually present at the epiphyses of long bones such as the proximal femur and distal radius. Otological symptoms are not known as a common presenting symptom of giant cell granulomas.
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Department of Otolaryngology, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, Dublin.
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D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000473:pathology*; D005870:Giant Cell Tumors / Q000175:diagnosis; D006101:Granuloma, Giant Cell / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007568:Jaw; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D019291:Skull Base / Q000473:pathology*; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000473:pathology; D014012:Tinnitus / Q000209:etiology*