Squamous cell carcinoma of the middle ear arising from CSOM: A case report

Squamous cell carcinoma of the middle ear arising from CSOM: A case report

Squamous cell carcinoma occurring in a background of chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a rare complication. It runs an aggressive course. Hence early identification is significant to prevent disease progression and to improve the survival rate. Subjecting granulation tissue from middle ear...

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Main Authors: S R Davanageri, H B Bannur, A S Harugop, G S Pilli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of the Scientific Society
Subjects:
CSOM
middle ear
squamous cell carcinoma
Online Access:http://www.jscisociety.com/article.asp?issn=0974-5009;year=2014;volume=41;issue=1;spage=57;epage=58;aulast=Davanageri
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Summary:Squamous cell carcinoma occurring in a background of chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a rare complication. It runs an aggressive course. Hence early identification is significant to prevent disease progression and to improve the survival rate. Subjecting granulation tissue from middle ear for histopathologic examination is of importance to rule out associated malignant change.
ISSN:0974-5009

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