Metastatic adenocarcinoma of the temporal bone

J Laryngol Otol. 1994 Aug;108(8):710-2. doi: 10.1017/s0022215100127914.

Abstract

Metastatic carcinoma involving the temporal bone is extremely rare. A case is reported with an unusual presentation--recurrent episodes of acute mastoiditis. Mastoid exploration and biopsy established the diagnosis. We believe this to be the first reported case to present in this manner.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / complications
  • Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / diagnostic imaging
  • Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / pathology
  • Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / secondary*
  • Aged
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mastoiditis / diagnostic imaging
  • Mastoiditis / etiology*
  • Skull Neoplasms / complications
  • Skull Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Skull Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skull Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Temporal Bone* / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed