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Epidermal cyst attached to the chorda tympani nerve
1Ear Pathology Research Laboratory University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The Journal of Otolaryngology
|August 1, 1988
Summary
A small epidermal cyst was incidentally found in the middle ear of an elderly female. This benign finding, attached to the chorda tympani nerve, was not associated with invasive growth.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pathology
Background:
- Epidermal cysts are rare in the middle ear.
- Congenital cholesteatomas are a differential diagnosis for middle ear cysts.
Observation:
- A small epidermal cyst was incidentally discovered post-mortem in a 78-year-old female.
- The cyst was located in the middle ear, attached to the chorda tympani nerve near the incus.
Findings:
- The epidermal cyst showed no signs of bony erosion, enlargement, or invasive growth.
- This suggests a benign, non-progressive nature for this specific lesion.
Implications:
- This case contributes to understanding the spectrum of middle ear cystic lesions.
- Further discussion is warranted regarding the pathological relationship between such cysts and congenital cholesteatomas.