Intratympanic keratoma following grommet insertion

Area of Science:

• Otolaryngology
• Surgical Pathology

Background:

• Myringotomy and Shepard's grommet insertion are common otologic procedures.
• Complications, though rare, can occur following middle ear interventions.

Observation:

• This case presents an unusual complication of intratympanic keratoma.
• The keratoma developed subsequent to myringotomy and multiple Shepard's grommet insertions.

Findings:

• Histopathological confirmation of an intratympanic keratoma.
• The keratoma's development is linked to prior surgical interventions in the middle ear.

Implications:

• Highlights the importance of considering rare complications in otologic surgery.
• May inform surgical techniques and post-operative monitoring for grommet insertions.