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Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the middle ear: a case report

  • By

  • Jianxin Hu

  • Yiyang Lu

  • Guochen Zhu

  • March 31, 2026

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    Primary mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the middle ear is a rare malignancy, with limited literature documenting its occurrence.

  • 2

    A 58-year-old woman presented with recurrent purulent and bloody otorrhea, leading to a diagnosis of mucoepidermoid carcinoma after mastoidectomy.

  • 3

    The patient underwent radiation therapy post-surgery but experienced local tumor recurrence nine months later, necessitating further surgical intervention.

  • 4

    Despite comprehensive surgical resection, the patient declined additional adjuvant therapy and succumbed to tumor recurrence two years later.

  • 5

    Malignant middle ear tumors often present with non-specific symptoms, complicating diagnosis and negatively impacting patient prognosis.

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Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the middle ear: a case report

  • by Jianxin Hu, Yiyang Lu, Guochen Zhu

  • March 31, 2026

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