Adenoma of the middle ear: a rare and misleading lesion.
OBJECTIVE
To discuss features of the adenoma of the middle ear according to the literature.


BACKGROUND
Adenoma of the middle ear is a rare tumor, which is developed from the tympanic cavity. Its histopathologic appearance is benign and is characterized by a glandular and neuroendocrine component.


METHODS
The authors report their experience with two cases, treated surgically by tympanoplasty.


CONCLUSIONS
The treatment is exclusively surgical and must be complete to prevent recurrence.
Ayache
Stephane
S
Otorhinolaryngology Service, Hospital and University Center Nord, Amiens, France. ayachestef@hotmail.com
Braccini
Frederic
F
Fernandes
Marcus
M
Homassin
Jean-Marc
JM
D000236:Adenoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004432:Ear, Middle / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006314:Hearing Loss, Conductive / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014433:Tympanoplasty