Ceruminous adenocarcinoma
Ceruminous Adenocarcinoma
Ceruminous adenocarcinoma (pronunciation: se-roo-min-ous ad-uh-no-kar-si-no-ma) is a rare malignant tumor that originates from the ceruminous glands in the external auditory canal.
Etymology
The term "ceruminous" is derived from the Latin word "cerumen," which means earwax, referring to the glands that produce earwax. "Adenocarcinoma" is a combination of "aden," which means gland, "carcinoma," which refers to a type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the tissue lining organs.
Definition
Ceruminous adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that develops in the ceruminous glands. These glands are responsible for producing cerumen or earwax. This type of cancer is extremely rare and is often aggressive, with a high potential for local recurrence and distant metastasis.
Symptoms
The most common symptoms of ceruminous adenocarcinoma include hearing loss, ear pain, and sometimes a mass or discharge from the ear.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of ceruminous adenocarcinoma is often challenging due to its rarity and the non-specific nature of its symptoms. It is usually confirmed through a combination of clinical examination, imaging studies, and histopathological evaluation.
Treatment
Treatment for ceruminous adenocarcinoma typically involves surgery to remove the tumor, often followed by radiation therapy. In some cases, chemotherapy may also be used.
Prognosis
The prognosis for ceruminous adenocarcinoma varies depending on the stage of the disease at diagnosis, the patient's overall health, and the success of treatment.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ceruminous adenocarcinoma
- Wikipedia's article - Ceruminous adenocarcinoma
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