Adenomatous Tumors of the Middle Ear
Adenomatous tumors are an uncommon cause of a middle ear mass. Clinical findings may be nonspecific, leading to difficulties in differentiation from other middle ear tumors. Controversy also exists whether…
Glomus Tympanicum Tumors
Glomus tympanicum (GT) tumors are benign arising from paraganglion cells of the tympanic plexus in the middle ear. Although surgical resection remains the best option for definitive treatment of these…
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Temporal Bone
Temporal bone malignancy presents a significant clinical challenge for the otolaryngologist. This article provides an overview of squamous cell carcinoma of the temporal bone, including clinical presentation, diagnosis, staging, treatment,…
Imaging Innovations in Temporal Bone Disorders
The development of new imaging techniques coupled with new treatment algorithms has created new possibilities in treating temporal bone diseases. This article provides an overview of recent imaging innovations that…
Early Practice
Besides technical and surgical proficiency, some of the most important skills for a young Neurotologist to refine include communication and critical thinking abilities. This Early Practice article provides perspectives on…
Tumors of the Ear and Lateral Skull Base: Part I
George B. Wanna, MD, FACS, Editor Matthew L. Carlson, MD, Editor
Chordoma and Chondrosarcoma
Chordoma and chondrosarcoma represent 2 fundamentally different and challenging central skull base pathologies. Both are largely surgical diseases with varying outcomes based on completeness of resection. Adjuvant therapy is controversial,…
Stereotactic Radiosurgery in the Management of Vestibular Schwannoma and Glomus Jugulare
Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery (GKS) has become an important management strategy for an increasing number of patients with skull base tumors. For select patients with lateral skull base disorders, given…
Primary Tumors of the Facial Nerve
Key points • Facial nerve schwannomas are the most common primary tumor of the facial nerve and represent a difficult treatment paradigm. • There is significant debate over optimal treatment…
Petroclival Meningiomas
Petroclival meningiomas are most commonly found in women around 50 years of age and have the general tendency to grow and affect several cranial nerves. At presentation, many patients complain…
