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Primary Middle Ear Meningioma: Case Report and Literature Review
Abdullah Alkhaldi1, Abdulmohsen Jameel Alshammari2, Mohammed Abdullah Bayounis1,2
1Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Department, King Abdulaziz Medical City - Ministry of the National Guard-Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
International Journal of Surgical Pathology
|June 30, 2026
Summary
Primary middle ear meningioma, a rare extracranial tumor, was diagnosed in a patient presenting with ear issues. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis, and the patient recovered well after surgical removal.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Otolaryngology
- Pathology
Background:
- Primary middle ear meningiomas are rare extracranial tumors.
- They are often misdiagnosed due to nonspecific clinical and radiological findings.
- Accurate diagnosis relies on histopathological and immunohistochemical analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of primary middle ear meningioma.
- To summarize clinical and histopathological characteristics from a literature review.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of a 59-year-old male with otorrhea and hearing loss.
- Diagnostic imaging (revealing opacification and ossicular erosion).
- Surgical excision and histopathological confirmation.
Main Results:
- Histopathology confirmed primary meningioma.
- The patient experienced no recurrence post-surgery.
- Literature review findings were summarized.
Conclusions:
- Primary middle ear meningioma requires histopathological confirmation for accurate diagnosis.
- Surgical excision is an effective treatment.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes.
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