Middle Ear Meningioma With Recurrence Secretory Otitis Media

Area of Science:

• Neuro-oncology
• Otolaryngology
• Medical imaging

Background:

• Middle ear meningiomas (MEMs) are uncommon tumors.
• Nonspecific symptoms can delay diagnosis, leading to misdiagnosis like secretory otitis media.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a case of middle ear meningioma misdiagnosed for 5 years.
• To emphasize the importance of considering MEMs in differential diagnoses.
• To highlight successful treatment outcomes.

Main Methods:

• Computed tomography (CT) imaging for diagnosis.
• Pathologic biopsy for confirmation.
• Surgical and gamma knife resection for treatment.
• 1-year follow-up examination.

Main Results:

• A middle ear meningioma was diagnosed after initial misdiagnosis.
• The patient underwent successful tumor resection.
• No recurrence was observed after 1 year of follow-up.

Conclusions:

• MEMs require consideration in middle ear pathology differential diagnoses.
• Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment are crucial for successful management.
• Multimodal treatment approaches can achieve favorable outcomes.