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Uncommon variant of lipoma of eustachian tube as a cause of middle ear effusion

Ümit AYDIN
Mehmet Burak AŞIK
Ömer KARAKOÇ
Bülent KURT
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186–189
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This case emphasizes importance of detailed endoscopic examination of the nasopharynx in patients with unilateral middle ear effusion.

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Objective & Hypothesis:A 43-year old male patient was admitted to our clinic with complaints of a sensation of fullness and hearing loss in the right ear for four months.
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Key Findings & Data:Fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy showed a wellcircumscribed, about 5 mm in diamater, round-shaped mass on the pharyngeal orifice of the right eustachian tube.
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A 43-year old male patient was admitted to our clinic with complaints of a sensation of fullness and hearing loss in the right ear for four months. Otoscopic examination revealed the presence of air-fluid level behind the tympanic membrane in the right ear. Fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy showed a wellcircumscribed, about 5 mm in diamater, round-shaped mass on the pharyngeal orifice of the right eustachian tube. En bloc surgical resection of the mass was achieved by endoscopic approach. Histopathological findings were consistent with fibrolipoma. Fibrolipoma, a benign tumor, is one of the uncommon variant of lipoma. Eustachian tube is a very unusual location for fibrolipoma. Primary tumors of the eustachian tube should be kept in mind as a cause of middle ear effusion. This case emphasizes importance of detailed endoscopic examination of the nasopharynx in patients with unilateral middle ear effusion.

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AYDIN, Ü., AŞIK, M. B., KARAKOÇ, Ö., KURT, B. (2016). Uncommon variant of lipoma of eustachian tube as a cause of middle ear effusion. Gülhane Tıp Dergisi, Cilt: 58 - Sayı: 2, 186–189. https://ajindex.com/articles/226075

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