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01-07-2012 | Review Article

Primary tumors and tumor-like lesions of the eustachian tube: a systematic review of an emerging entity

Authors: Enrico Muzzi, Elona Cama, Paolo Boscolo-Rizzo, Franco Trabalzini, Edoardo Arslan

Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | Issue 7/2012

Abstract

Eustachian tube (ET) primary tumors and tumor-like lesions are rare diseases presenting with common ear, nose and throat symptoms. Pathology can range from developmental anomalies to high malignant neoplasms. Hence this review aimed at suggesting a classification and outline relevant aspects of ET primary tumors and tumor-like lesions, describing clinical findings, diagnostic management and therapeutic approaches. MEDLINE, CINAHL, OVIDSP, HIGHWIRE, and GOOGLE databases were searched from inception to July 2011 for relevant studies. Further papers were identified by examining the reference lists of all included. Sixty-five papers met the inclusion criteria, enclosing 78 cases. Case reports are increasing in the past few years. Benign lesions and tumor-like lesions of ET have been reported. Moreover, melanomas, carcinomas, and sarcomas can affect the ET as a primary site.

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Title: Primary tumors and tumor-like lesions of the eustachian tube: a systematic review of an emerging entity
Authors: Enrico Muzzi
Elona Cama
Paolo Boscolo-Rizzo
Franco Trabalzini
Edoardo Arslan
Publication date: 01-07-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology / Issue 7/2012
Print ISSN: 0937-4477
Electronic ISSN: 1434-4726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-011-1846-x

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