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Melanoma of the middle ear: initial presentation, Fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography imaging and follow up

Huellner, M W; Cousin, M; Linder, T; Soyka, J D; Bussmann, C; Eberle, L; Strobel, K (2011). Melanoma of the middle ear: initial presentation, Fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography imaging and follow up. Journal of Laryngology and Otology, 125(5):536-539.

Abstract

Background: We present a rare case of primary mucosal melanoma of the middle ear imaged with 18F-fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT). Method: Clinical, radiological, intra-operative and histological findings are discussed. Results: An 88-year-old woman presented with intermittent otorrhoea of the left ear for several months. Otoscopy revealed a livid protrusion of the tympanic membrane. Melanoma was not suspected initially, but was established on transmembranous biopsy. Pre-operative 18F-fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed a mass lesion in the left tympanic cavity with high fluoro-deoxyglucose uptake, as well as an ipsilateral intraparotid lymph node metastasis. The patient underwent surgical treatment. The diagnosis of melanoma was confirmed histologically. Conclusion: In this rare case, clinical, radiological and surgical findings led to the diagnosis of a primary mucosal melanoma of the middle ear

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Item Type:Journal Article, refereed, original work
Communities & Collections:National licences > 142-005
Dewey Decimal Classification:610 Medicine & health
Scopus Subject Areas:Health Sciences > Otorhinolaryngology
Language:English
Date:1 May 2011
Deposited On:24 Oct 2018 14:43
Last Modified:19 Oct 2024 01:38
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
ISSN:0022-2151
OA Status:Green
Publisher DOI:https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022215110002872
PubMed ID:21272419
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