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