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Malignant Ear Polyps in Children

Malignant Ear Polyps in Children Abstract BOTRYOID (polypoid) rhabdomyosarcoma of the middle ear, a rare tumor occurring mainly in children, runs a vicious course. Surprisingly, it has appeared as ear polyps in most of the reported cases. Because aural polyps in children are usually associated with chronic infection, malignancy often is not considered at the first examination. Of course when there is facial paralysis, bleeding, or pain, the possibility of malignancy becomes more clear-cut. In all instances, earlier diagnosis is essential if there is to be any chance at all of a cure. Report of a Case A 2-year-old white boy was seen because of a sudden weakness on the left side of the face. The left tympanic membrane was dusky red and bulging, and when myringotomy was done the facial weakness decreased. The myringotomy allowed middle ear polyps to protrude through the tympanic membrane and fill the canal.Roentgenograms of the mastoid and chest References 1. Kipp, C.J.: A Case of Sarcoma of the Temporal Bone , Trans Amer Otol Soc 8:63-68, 1902. 2. Maconie, A.C.: Sarcoma of the Middle Ear and Mastoid , J Laryng 59:32-35, 1944.Crossref 3. Karatay, S.: Rhabdomyosarcoma of Middle Ear , Arch Otolaryng 50:330-334, 1949.Crossref 4. Stobbe, G.D., and Dargeon, H.W.: Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma of Head and Neck in Children and Adolescents , Cancer 3:826, 1950.Crossref 5. Holman, R.L.: Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Middle Ear Region , J Laryng 70:415, 1956.Crossref 6. Blanchard, C.L., and House, H.P.: Two Case Reports of Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma With Primary Presentation in the Ear , Arch Otolaryng 66:588, 1957.Crossref 7. Horn, R.C., Jr., and Enterline, H.T.: Rhabdomyosarcoma—A Clinicopathological Study and Classification of 39 Cases , Cancer 11:181, 1958.Crossref 8. Mehra, Y.N.: Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Ear , J Laryng 74:114, 1960.Crossref http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Otolaryngology American Medical Association

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American Medical Association
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Abstract BOTRYOID (polypoid) rhabdomyosarcoma of the middle ear, a rare tumor occurring mainly in children, runs a vicious course. Surprisingly, it has appeared as ear polyps in most of the reported cases. Because aural polyps in children are usually associated with chronic infection, malignancy often is not considered at the first examination. Of course when there is facial paralysis, bleeding, or pain, the possibility of malignancy becomes more clear-cut. In all instances, earlier diagnosis is essential if there is to be any chance at all of a cure. Report of a Case A 2-year-old white boy was seen because of a sudden weakness on the left side of the face. The left tympanic membrane was dusky red and bulging, and when myringotomy was done the facial weakness decreased. The myringotomy allowed middle ear polyps to protrude through the tympanic membrane and fill the canal.Roentgenograms of the mastoid and chest References 1. Kipp, C.J.: A Case of Sarcoma of the Temporal Bone , Trans Amer Otol Soc 8:63-68, 1902. 2. Maconie, A.C.: Sarcoma of the Middle Ear and Mastoid , J Laryng 59:32-35, 1944.Crossref 3. Karatay, S.: Rhabdomyosarcoma of Middle Ear , Arch Otolaryng 50:330-334, 1949.Crossref 4. Stobbe, G.D., and Dargeon, H.W.: Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma of Head and Neck in Children and Adolescents , Cancer 3:826, 1950.Crossref 5. Holman, R.L.: Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Middle Ear Region , J Laryng 70:415, 1956.Crossref 6. Blanchard, C.L., and House, H.P.: Two Case Reports of Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma With Primary Presentation in the Ear , Arch Otolaryng 66:588, 1957.Crossref 7. Horn, R.C., Jr., and Enterline, H.T.: Rhabdomyosarcoma—A Clinicopathological Study and Classification of 39 Cases , Cancer 11:181, 1958.Crossref 8. Mehra, Y.N.: Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Ear , J Laryng 74:114, 1960.Crossref

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Archives of Otolaryngology – American Medical Association

Published: Oct 1, 1966

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