Trends of temporal bone cancer: SEER database

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Epidemiology
• Otorhinolaryngology

Background:

• Temporal bone cancer is a rare malignancy.
• Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common subtype.
• Understanding epidemiological trends is crucial for early detection and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze epidemiological trends of temporal bone cancer.
• To investigate age, gender, and geographical distribution.
• To focus on the squamous cell carcinoma subtype.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective review of the National Cancer Institute's SEER Database (1975-2016).
• Analysis of middle ear carcinoma cases (Site code C30.1).
• Data analyzed using SPSS, employing ANCOVA and Bonferroni correction.

Main Results:

• Age at diagnosis is significantly associated with temporal bone cancer prevalence.
• Detailed distribution of cases by age and sex was tabulated.
• Significant age group comparisons were identified.

Conclusions:

• Age is a key factor in temporal bone cancer prevalence.
• Clinicians should consider temporal bone cancer subtypes, like squamous cell carcinoma, in older adults.
• Early evaluation of at-risk older adults with abnormal exams is recommended.