Neoplasms of the Ear and Lateral Skull Base

3.11.1 What are the three most common neoplasms of the auricle? 

3.11.2 What are the four most common neoplasms of the external auditory canal (EAC) and temporal bone?

3.11.3 Review the anatomy of the EAC and how this plays a role in the spread of tumors.

3.11.4 Discuss the staging of temporal bone carcinoma and survival rates using this system.

Arriaga M, Curtin H, Takahashi H, Hirsch BE, Kamerer DB. Staging proposal for external auditory meatus carcinoma based on preoperative clinical examination and computed tomography findings. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 1990 Sep;99(9 Pt 1):714-21. PMID:2396807

Arriaga M, Hirsch BE, Kamerer DB, Myers EN. Squamous cell carcinoma of the external auditory meatus (canal). Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1989 Sep;101(3):330-7. PMID:2508003

3.11.5 What is the most common true neoplasm of the middle ear? Review the pathophysiology, presentation and work-up.

3.11.6 Discuss the classification and management of the above neoplasm. What are the surgical approaches for resection of this neoplasm?

3.11.7 What other tumors affect the middle ear?

3.11.8 What tumors commonly metastasize to the temporal bone?

3.11.9 What are the known complications of temporal bone and lateral skull base surgery? Who should get a pre-op balloon occlusion test?

3.11.10 Discuss the role of radiation therapy in the treatment of glomus tumors.

3.11.11 What are jugular foramen tumors? What is jugular foramen syndrome?