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Ectopic extra-cranial meningioma presenting as an aural polyp
Harpreet S Uppal1, Maher Kabbani, Vishnu Reddy
1Department of Otolaryngology, Stafford General Hospital, Staffordshire, UK. Indo_persian@yahoo.com
Summary
Ectopic meningiomas, rare tumors in the external auditory canal, can cause hearing loss. This case highlights a meningioma presenting as an aural polyp, successfully treated with surgery.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Ectopic meningiomas are rare tumors that can occur outside the central nervous system.
- Meningiomas in the external auditory canal (EAC) without intracranial extension are exceptionally uncommon.
Observation:
- A 38-year-old woman presented with conductive hearing loss attributed to an aural polyp.
- Imaging studies, including computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), revealed an entirely extracranial tumor.
Findings:
- The aural polyp was diagnosed as an ectopic meningioma.
- Complete tumor excision was successfully performed.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of rare head and neck tumors.
- Surgical management via a modified radical mastoidectomy is effective for EAC meningiomas.