Stylomastoid Foramen Osteoma: Unique Challenges for Appropriate Management

Aisha  Larem; Sally  Sheta; Abdulsalam  Al-Qahtani; Hassan  Haidar

doi:10.4236/ijohns.2015.44047

Aisha Larem, Sally Sheta, Abdulsalam Al-Qahtani, Hassan Haidar^*

Abstract: Osteoma of the temporal bone is a rare and slow-growing benign tumor. It is reported to affect almost all portions of the temporal bone. However, osteoma involving the stylomastoid foramen has never been reported in the literature. We report a case of an osteoma extending from the stylomastoid foramen and occluding the external auditory canal in a young female. Although the osteoma has very close relationship with the facial nerve, it was removed because of the severity of its associated symptomatology; the osteoma was completely removed without any postoperative complications. This report is of interest as it highlights the challenges in the management of osteomas in such localization.

Keywords: Osteoma, Temporal Bone, Stylomastoid Foramen, Facial Nerve

Cite this paper: Larem, A. , Sheta, S. , Al-Qahtani, A. and Haidar, H. (2015) Stylomastoid Foramen Osteoma: Unique Challenges for Appropriate Management. International Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 4, 277-281. doi: 10.4236/ijohns.2015.44047.

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