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Malignant tumours of the temporal bone are rare, aggressive tumours, which carry substantial risks for morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis of patients with temporal bone cancers (TBCs) is often delayed, as early symptoms often imitate similar and more common conditions such as otitis externa and aural polyps. This delay is likely to have a detrimental effect on treatment and outcome. If symptoms persist or signs are compatible with a malignancy, a high index of suspicion for cancer must be maintained.
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Handzel, O., Gil, Z. (2012). Evaluation and Treatment of Malignant Tumours of the Temporal Bone. In: Gil, Z., Fliss, D. (eds) Tumours of the Skull Base and Paranasal Sinuses. Head and Neck Cancer Clinics. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2583-6_9
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