Li JY, Sun LX, Hu N, Song GS, Dou WQ, Gong RZ, Li CT. Eustachian tube teratoma: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10(1): 316-322 [PMID: 35071534 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i1.316]
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Chuan-Ting Li, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Radiology, Shandong Province Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, No. 324 Jingwu Weiqi Road, Jinan 250021, Shandong Province, China. lichuanting1@126.com
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Li JY, Sun LX, Hu N, Song GS, Dou WQ, Gong RZ, Li CT. Eustachian tube teratoma: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10(1): 316-322 [PMID: 35071534 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i1.316]
World J Clin Cases. Jan 7, 2022; 10(1): 316-322 Published online Jan 7, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i1.316
Eustachian tube teratoma: A case report
Jin-Ye Li, Li-Xin Sun, Na Hu, Ge-Sheng Song, Wei-Qiang Dou, Ruo-Zhen Gong, Chuan-Ting Li
Jin-Ye Li, Li-Xin Sun, Na Hu, Department of Radiology, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250021, Shandong Province, China
Ge-Sheng Song, Department of Radiology, Shandong Province Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan 250021, Shandong Province, China
Wei-Qiang Dou, GE Healthcare, MR Research China, Beijing 100000, China
Ruo-Zhen Gong, Gong Ruozhen Innovation Studio, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250021, Shandong Province, China
Chuan-Ting Li, Department of Radiology, Shandong Province Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250021, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Li JY, Sun LX, Song GS and Dou WQ reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Hu N and Gong RZ performed the computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, and contributed to manuscript drafting; Li CT was responsible for revision of the manuscript regarding important intellectual content; All authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Supported byShandong Province Key Research and Development Program Project, No. 2018GSF118041; and Shandong Medical and Health Science and Technology Development Plan, No. 2017WS740.
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Corresponding author: Chuan-Ting Li, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Radiology, Shandong Province Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, No. 324 Jingwu Weiqi Road, Jinan 250021, Shandong Province, China. lichuanting1@126.com
Received: August 11, 2021 Peer-review started: August 11, 2021 First decision: October 20, 2021 Revised: October 23, 2021 Accepted: November 30, 2021 Article in press: November 30, 2021 Published online: January 7, 2022 Processing time: 140 Days and 18.4 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Mature teratoma composed of all three basic germ cell layers of the head and neck is a rare disease. Teratomas involving the temporal bone are particularly scarce.
CASE SUMMARY
A 48-year-old male patient with a history of chronic otitis of the left ear from infancy, for which he had been operated on twice, was referred to our hospital for chronic otitis, cholesteatoma and a middle ear mass. Computed tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a eustachian tube teratoma, in which the anterior lower part and posterior upper part were connected by a thin membranaceous tissue. The mass was removed completely under general anesthesia by mastoidectomy. As of last follow-up (2 years post-surgery), the disease had not relapsed.
CONCLUSION
Pre-operative CT and MRI are necessary for eustachian tube teratoma. Complete surgical resection provided excellent prognosis.
Core Tip: Mature teratoma of the head and neck is a rare disease. We present a case of eustachian tube teratoma, in which the anterior lower part and posterior upper part were connected by a thin membranaceous tissue, in a 48-year-old male patient who had a history of chronic otitis of the left ear from infancy and had already been operated on twice. When a long history of chronic otitis is encountered, combined with polyps in the tympanum and/or external auditory canal, a combination of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging is necessary pre-operation.
