Salivary gland choristoma of the middle ear

Ear Nose Throat J. 2015 Feb;94(2):E9-E12. doi: 10.1177/014556131509400211.

Abstract

Salivary gland choristoma of the middle ear is a rare entity. It is believed to be a developmental abnormality that may be associated with anomalies of adjacent structures. We describe the case of a 6-year-old girl who had a salivary gland choristoma in the middle ear that was associated with an ossicular chain anomaly and a facial nerve anomaly. We discuss the clinical features and management of this condition, and we review the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Choristoma / complications
  • Choristoma / diagnosis*
  • Ear Diseases / complications
  • Ear Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Hearing Loss, Conductive / etiology
  • Humans
  • Salivary Glands*