A case of carcinoid tumour of the middle ear

A case of carcinoid tumour of the middle ear

A case of a primary carcinoid tumor of the middle ear is presented. This neoplasm superficially resembles a so-called 'adenomatous' middle ear tumor. The importance of transmission electron microscopy and histochemical staining (Grimelius technique) are discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of laryngology and otology 1984-10, Vol.98 (10), p.1021-1026
Hauptverfasser: Tange, R. A., v. d. Borden, J., Schipper, M. E. I., Mooi, W. M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biological and medical sciences
Carcinoid Tumor - ultrastructure
Clinical Records
Cytoplasmic Granules - ultrastructure
Ear Neoplasms - ultrastructure
Ear, auditive nerve, cochleovestibular tract, facial nerve: diseases, semeiology
Ear, Middle - ultrastructure
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Microscopy, Electron
Middle Aged
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
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Zusammenfassung:A case of a primary carcinoid tumor of the middle ear is presented. This neoplasm superficially resembles a so-called 'adenomatous' middle ear tumor. The importance of transmission electron microscopy and histochemical staining (Grimelius technique) are discussed.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S0022215100147929