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Chao-Hui Yang1, Chih-Ying Su, Yu-Ching Wei
1Department of Otolaryngology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical Center, Taiwan.
Abstract:
Schwannoma arising from the tympanic membrane is a rare neoplasm. This report describes an external ear canal mass obscuring the tympanic membrane. A transcanal approach identified a tumour adhered to the tympanic membrane. The tumour was excised without myringoplasty. Pathology confirmed the diagnosis of schwannoma. Clinical examination revealed no evidence of recurrence during a follow-up period of one year. The possible origins of schwannoma of the tympanic membrane and lesion management are also discussed.
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