1.
What are the three most common neoplasms of the auricle?
2.
What are the four most common neoplasms of the external auditory canal (EAC) and temporal bone?
3.
Review the anatomy of the EAC and how this plays a role in the spread of tumors.
4.
Discuss the staging of squamous cell cancer of the external ear.
Reference(s):
Kunst, H., Lavieille, J.-P., & Marres, H. (2008). Squamous cell carcinoma of the temporal bone: results and management. Otology & Neurotology : Official Publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology, 29(4), 549–552.
5.
What is Winkler nodule? How does it differ from SCC?
6.
Discuss the staging of temporal bone carcinoma and survival rates using this system.
Reference(s):
Arriaga, M, Curtin, H, Takahashi, H, Hirsch, B.E., et al.(1990). Staging proposal for external auditory meatus carcinoma based on preoperative clinical examination and computed tomography findings. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 99(Pt. 1), 714-21.
Arriaga, M, Hirsch, B.E., Kamerer, D.B. (1989). Squamous cell carcinoma of the external auditory meatus (canal). Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 101(3), 330-337.
7.
What is the most common true neoplasm of the middle ear? Review the pathophysiology, presentation and work-up.
8.
Discuss the classification and management of the above neoplasm. What are the surgical approaches for resection of this neoplasm?
9.
What other tumors affect the middle ear?
10.
What tumors commonly metastasize to the temporal bone?
11.
What are the known complications of temporal bone and lateral skull base surgery? Who should get a pre-op balloon occlusion test?
12.
Discuss the role of radiation therapy in the treatment of glomus tumors.
13.
What are jugular foramen tumors? What is jugular foramen syndrome? How should they be managed?
Reference(s):
Wanna, G. B., Sweeney, A. D., Haynes, D. S., & Carlson, M. L. (2015). Contemporary management of jugular paragangliomas. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, 48(2), 331–341.
14.
What is this lesion? Discuss the pathophysiology and treatment.
