[Adenomatous neoplasia of the middle ear]

Adenomatous neoplasm occurring in the middle ear is rare. The clinical findings are non-specific and include otological symptoms as well as sometimes functional deficits of the lower cranial nerves. The final diagnosis will be made only after elaborate histological examinations because of the inconsistent radiological and clinical findings. DNA analysis yields some information on the prognosis of this tumour. We report on a case where a primary adenomatous neoplasm developed in the middle ear, and discuss our concept of therapy.