Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2011 May;54(5):364-367. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2011.54.5.364.

A Case of External Auditory Canal Stenosis due to Paget's Disease of Temporal Bone

• Kuk JH
• Chae SR
• Song JN
• Seo JH

• KMID: 1446510
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3342/kjorl-hns.2011.54.5.364

Abstract

Paget's disease is a localized bone disorder that affects widespread areas of skeleton characterized by increased bone remodeling. It is a chronic, progressive disease of unknown etiology. The pathologic process is initiated by hyperactive osteoclastic bone resorption followed by a compensatory increase in the osteoblastic new bone formation. New pagetic bones are disorganized and more susceptible to deformities and fractures. Paget's disease can affect one or multiple bones in the systemic skeleton, including the temporal bone. We experienced a case of chronic otitis media combined with an external auditory canal stenosis due to Paget's disease of the temporal bone. We report clinicopathologic features of this rare case.

Keyword

Paget's disease; External auditory canal; Temporal bone

MeSH Terms

Bone Remodeling
Bone Resorption
Congenital Abnormalities
Constriction, Pathologic
Ear Canal
Osteoblasts
Osteoclasts
Osteogenesis
Otitis Media
Skeleton
Temporal Bone