Erosive mucosal cysts of the temporal bone. A case report with review of the pathogenesis

An erosive mucosal cyst of the mastoid process is reported. The endodermal lining contained both goblet and nonkeratinizing squamous metaplastic mucosa. Possible causes of cyst formation and its relationship to epidermoid and "motor oil" cysts are discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of otology (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 1986-07, Vol.7 (4), p.270-274
Hauptverfasser: Kavanagh, K T, Giltman, L I, Babin, R W
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Zusammenfassung:An erosive mucosal cyst of the mastoid process is reported. The endodermal lining contained both goblet and nonkeratinizing squamous metaplastic mucosa. Possible causes of cyst formation and its relationship to epidermoid and "motor oil" cysts are discussed.
ISSN:0192-9763