[Middle ear adenoma: report of two cases and review of the literature].
BACKGROUND
Middle ear adenoma is an uncommon tumor. We report two cases and review the relevant literature concerning this rare entity.


METHODS
Two patients with a middle ear adenoma were operated on in our department. Pre- and postoperative data concerning clinical examination, audiometry, and radiology were obtained. Information concerning intraoperative observations and the pathological examination were also gathered.


CONCLUSIONS
The diagnosis of middle ear adenomas is based on clinical, radiological, and pathological confrontation. The microscopic examination should be combined with histochemical and immuno-histochemical methods in order to evidence the glandular and neuroendocrin components of these lesions.


CONCLUSIONS
Today, classified as a benign epithelial tumor, the middle ear adenoma is associated with an excellent prognosis provided total excision.
da Luz Martins
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Service d'ORL et Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hôpital Beaujon, AP-HP, 100 bd du Général Leclerc, 92118 Clichy Cedex. EMI-U 0112, INSERM, Faculté Xavier Bichat, Université Paris 7.
Boutin
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Bozorg-Grayeli
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Cazals-Hatem
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Bouccara
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Sterkers
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