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Metastatic seminoma of the temporal bone
Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery
|January 1, 1986
Summary
Metastasis of testicular seminoma to the temporal bone is exceptionally rare. This case report details secondary seminoma infiltration within the external auditory canal, middle ear, and mastoid structures.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Pathology
Background:
- Testicular seminoma is a common germ cell tumor.
- Metastasis to the temporal bone is an exceedingly rare occurrence for seminoma.
- Existing literature lacks detailed temporal bone pathology reports for secondary seminoma.