Middle Ear Adenomatous Neuroendocrine Tumor: A Rare Entity

Ear Nose Throat J. 2023 Dec;102(12):NP585-NP587. doi: 10.1177/01455613211029785. Epub 2021 Jul 21.

Abstract

Middle ear adenomatous neuroendocrine tumors (MEANT) are rare, mainly benign neoplasms and account for less than 2% of the middle and inner ear neoplasms. There are no specific radiological or clinical findings; therefore, the diagnosis is often difficult. Biopsy prior to surgery is often proposed. The definite treatment is the complete surgical resection. We present an uncommon clinical report of a MEANT, which was treated successfully with surgical excision.

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma* / pathology
  • Biopsy
  • Ear Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Ear Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Ear, Middle / pathology
  • Humans
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors* / diagnosis
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors* / pathology
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors* / surgery