A rare osseous mass of the middle ear: Endoscopic management of a middle ear osteoma – A case report
Abstract
Middle ear osteomas are extremely rare benign tumors of the temporal bone and are most commonly associated with conductive hearing loss due to ossicular chain involvement. We report the case of a 24-year-old female who presented with left-sided hearing loss, intermittent otalgia, and taste disturbance. Radiological evaluation revealed a well-defined bony lesion within the middle ear. The patient was treated successfully using an endoscopic transcanal approach. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of osteoma. Postoperative audiometry demonstrated marked hearing improvement. This case highlights the rarity of middle ear osteomas and emphasizes the effectiveness of endoscopic ear surgery as a minimally invasive treatment option.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Ear and Head Tumors
Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Surgery and Medicine
- Volume
- 10
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 00–00
- Publication date
- 9 February 2026
- Language
- EN