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Adenoma of middle ear
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Adenoma of the middle ear is a benign tumor that develops from the epithelium of the glandular organs and is a rounded knot, clearly delimited from the surrounding tissue. There are simple adenomas, in which the growth of glandular epithelium predominates, and fibroadenomas, in the parenchyma of which the growth of the stroma predominates.
Adenoma of the middle ear is a very rare disease in otolaryngology; The tumor develops from the glands of the mucosa of the tympanum.
[Symptoms of middle ear adenoma
Increasing, the middle ear adenoma has the same symptoms as osteoma : constant ear noise, hearing loss, in some cases vestibular disorders occur. Hearing impairments are caused by the pressure of the tumor on the tympanic membrane from the inside, pressure on the auditory ossicles, which also leads to vestibular disturbances caused by the pressure of the stapes on the threshold of the ear maze and its exposure to the cochlear window.
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Diagnosis of middle ear adenoma
Diagnosis of the middle ear adenoma is based on the use of tympanometry and impedanceometry, which establish a violation of sound performance. With tympanotomy, a tumor is identified that is disposed of the auditory ossicles and closely adjacent to the tympanic membrane.
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Treatment of middle ear adenoma
Adenoma of the middle ear is treated by surgical methods.