Benign osteoblastoma of the temporal bone

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Neurosurgery
• Pathology

Background:

• Benign osteoblastoma is an uncommon bone tumor.
• It is particularly rare in the skull and temporal bone.

Observation:

• This report details the fifth case of benign osteoblastoma involving the temporal bone.
• It is the second reported case limited solely to the temporal bone.

Findings:

• Subtotal tumor removal was achieved following preoperative embolization.
• The patient remains disease-free eighteen months post-therapy.
• Benign osteoblastoma is rarely associated with osteosarcoma.

Implications:

• Conservative treatment, such as subtotal curettage, is recommended.
• Preoperative embolization should be considered for highly vascular lesions to minimize surgical bleeding.
• Radiotherapy is generally not advised unless complete removal is unachievable and recurrence poses significant risks.