Primary inverted papilloma of the middle ear with intracranial invasion. Issue 5 (24th December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Coca‐Pelaz, Andrés; Gómez–Martínez, Justo; Vivanco–Allende, Blanca; Hermsen, Mario; Llorente, Jose Luis
• Other Names: Chen Amy sponsoringEditor.
• Is Part Of: Head & neck. Volume 38:Issue 5(2016)
• Page Start: E105
• Page End: E107
• Publication Date: 2015-12-24
• Subjects: inverted papilloma -- mastoid -- intracranial invasion -- middle ear -- Schneiderian papilloma; Head -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Neck -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Head -- Periodicals; Neck -- Periodicals; Face -- Periodicals; 617.51059
• DOI: 10.1002/hed.24329
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1043-3074

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Primary inverted papillomas of the middle ear are extremely rare tumors, with only few cases published in the literature. They have a characteristic epithelium surface inversion to the inside of the stroma. Inverted papillomas are benign lesions but have a high propensity of recurrence, local aggressiveness, and association with malignancy. Methods: We present a patient with an inverted papilloma originating in the middle ear producing chronic otorrhea and facial nerve palsy treated with a subtotal petrosectomy. Results: During the follow‐up, the patient developed an intracranial invasion of the tumor causing his death. Conclusion: Primary inverted papillomas of the middle ear can have an extremely aggressive behavior despite their benign characteristics; therefore, an aggressive treatment must be performed in order to minimize the possibility of recurrence. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck 38: E105–E107, 2016