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¹Department of Radiology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. michelle.muller@nuth.nhs.uk

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This case report details an endolymphatic sac tumor (EST) presenting solely in the middle ear, mimicking a glomus tympanicum. This rare presentation highlights the importance of histopathology for accurate diagnosis of middle ear tumors.

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Head and Neck Surgery
Pathology

Background:

Endolymphatic sac tumors (ESTs) are rare neoplasms typically originating in the petrous temporal bone.
These tumors are often locally aggressive and can involve the mastoid and surrounding structures.
Differential diagnosis for middle ear masses includes various tumors and vascular malformations.

Observation:

A 58-year-old woman presented with unilateral tinnitus.
Radiological and clinical findings suggested a glomus tympanicum.
Histopathological examination revealed a low-grade papillary carcinoma, consistent with an endolymphatic sac tumor.

Findings:

The endolymphatic sac tumor was confined exclusively to the middle ear, specifically the hypo- and epitympanum.
This represents an unusual and previously unreported localization for an EST.
The tumor's appearance on imaging mimicked a more common glomus tympanicum.

Implications:

This case underscores the necessity of histopathological confirmation for middle ear tumors, even when imaging suggests a specific diagnosis.
Awareness of atypical presentations of endolymphatic sac tumors is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
Further research into the varied presentations of ESTs may improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.