title: Squamous cell carcinoma of the temporal bone.
abstract: Temporal bone malignancy presents a significant clinical challenge for the otolaryngologist. This article provides an overview of squamous cell carcinoma of the temporal bone, including clinical presentation, diagnosis, staging, treatment, and prognosis. As demonstrated in this case study, the prognosis for patients with advanced-stage temporal bone malignancy is poor, even with maximal therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 4000, Columbus, OH 43212, USA.
authors.forename: Jason A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Beyea
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 4000, Columbus, OH 43212, USA. Electronic address: Aaron.Moberly@osumc.edu.
authors.forename: Aaron C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Moberly
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004424:Ear Canal / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010166:Palliative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011379:Prognosis; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000473:pathology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
keywords: Cancer; External auditory canal; Squamous cell carcinoma; Surgical management; Temporal bone malignancy; Temporal bone resection