Abstract
Objective: To describe a case of complete spontaneous regression of a middle ear melanoma. Patient: We present a case of a 68-year-old man with complaints of unilateral hearing loss and an ipsilateral facial nerve paresis. Radiological and histopathological examination revealed a cT4bN0M0 mucosal melanoma of the middle ear. Interventions: The patient underwent a subtotal petrosectomy and postoperative radiotherapy. Main Outcome Measure: Computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography/computed tomography with 2-[fluorine-18]-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (FDG-PET-CT), and histopathological examination. Results: After subtotal petrosectomy, histopathological examination of the resection specimen showed only fibrosis and a histiocytic and clonal T-cell infiltration, but no residual melanoma at the primary tumor site, consistent with spontaneous tumor regression. Follow-up MRI scanning 6 and 12 months after radiotherapy showed no signs of tumor recurrence. Conclusions: This case describes the concept of spontaneous regression of a mucosal melanoma of the middle ear. Spontaneous tumor regression at this location has not been described before.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | E1572-E1576 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Otology & Neurotology |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2021 |
Keywords
- Melanoma
- Middle ear
- Neoplasm regression
- Spontaneous
- MALIGNANT-MELANOMA