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Reactive lymphoid hyperplasia of the eustachian tube orifice presenting with aural fullness: a case report

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  • Lingping Ding

  • Qi Wu

  • Zhaoli Meng

  • June 25, 2026

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    Reactive lymphoid hyperplasia (RLH) at the eustachian tube orifice is a rare benign lesion often misdiagnosed as malignant tumors.

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    A 58-year-old male presented with persistent aural fullness and hearing loss due to a lymphoproliferative mass at the right eustachian tube orifice.

  • 3

    Imaging and endoscopic findings revealed a smooth mass obstructing the right eustachian tube orifice, confirmed as benign lymphoid hyperplasia by biopsy.

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    The patient underwent navigated endoscopic resection of the mass, with histopathology confirming chronic inflammation and no malignant cells.

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    Postoperative follow-up showed significant symptom improvement, with complete resolution of aural fullness and no recurrence at six months.

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Reactive lymphoid hyperplasia of the eustachian tube orifice presenting with aural fullness: a case report

  • by Lingping Ding, Qi Wu, Zhaoli Meng

  • June 25, 2026

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