Incidentally detected middle ear osteoma: two cases reports and literature review

Abstract

Osteomas of the middle ear are rare benign neoplasms. To date, only a few cases have been reported. Osteomas of the middle ear are small, single, usually unilateral, peduncular growths, off-white in color, with a smooth or multilobular surface, asymptomatic or causing functional disorders. The most common symptom is conductive hearing loss because of impingement of the ossicular chain. Some cases are asymptomatic and are diagnosed incidentally. We present two cases of incidentally detected middle ear osteoma. Based on a review of the main articles in the literature and analysis of two cases managed in our department, we describe the clinical spectrum, etiology, and management of middle ear osteomas.