Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil presenting as otorrhea: a case report

• Published in: Ear, nose, & throat journal Vol. 94; no. 1; pp. E7 - E9
• Main Authors: Adil, Eelam, Setabutr, Dhave, Ghossaini, Soha N, Goldenberg, David
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.01.2015
• Subjects: Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - complications; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - secondary; Ear Neoplasms - complications; Ear Neoplasms - diagnosis; Ear Neoplasms - secondary; Earache - etiology; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Tonsillar Neoplasms - pathology

We describe the case of a 52-year-old man with a history of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the tonsil who presented with right subacute otalgia and otorrhea. Dedicated computed tomography of the temporal bones showed opacification within the mastoid process with destruction of bony mastoid septati...