A Case of Inverted Papilloma Originating from the Middle Ear / 대한이비인후과학회지

ABSTRACT

Inverted papilloma (Schneiderian-type papilloma) involving the middle ear is extremely rare. Most of cases originate from the mucosa of the lateral nasal wall, extending into the paranasal sinuses and orbits. Inverted papilloma involving the middle ear has a high recurrence rate and a possibility of malignant change. We experienced a case of inverted papilloma of the middle ear secondary to congenital cholesteatoma surgery. A nine-year old male who was diagnosed with congenital cholesteatoma was treated with intact canal wall tympanomastoidectomy. Nine months later, he underwent a second look operation. In the second surgery, a 3 mm round pinkish mass which was located at the tympanic orifice of Eustachian tube was identified as inverted papilloma. There was no recurrence of cholesteatoma or inverted papilloma four months after the 2nd operation.