This volume comprehensively reviews the current literature on temporal bone cancer and the multidisciplinary approaches used to managing these rare tumors. The text will review important medical issues as they specifically relate to  temporal bone cancer such as advanced imaging, pathologic classification, skull base surgery, plastic reconstructive surgery, and advances in osseointegrated implants for hearing restoration. Additional chapters are dedicated to the evaluation and management, diagnostic radiology, surgical planning and techniques, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and rehabilitation. An emphasis is placed on the multidisciplinary approach required for the optimal care of these rare tumors.

Written by leaders in the field, Temporal Bone Cancer will be an invaluable resource for residents and fellows in Otolaryngology, Neurosurgery and Neurotology, and clinicians with interest in the primary tumors of the temporal bone.

Overview and Historical Developments

Evaluation and Staging of Temporal Bone Tumors
Diagnostic Imaging of Temporal Bone Cancer
Balloon Test Occlusion in Temporal Bone Tumors
Pathology of Malignant Neoplasms of the Ear and Temporal Bone
Auricular and Periauricular Skin Cancers
Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Ear Canal and Temporal Bone
Melanoma of the Ear Canal and Temporal Bone
Unusual Tumors of the Ear Canal
Unusual Tumors of the Middle Ear
Unusual Tumors of the Temporal Bone
Hematologic Malignancies Affecting the Temporal Bone
Sarcomas of the Temporal Bone
Temporal Bone Malignancies in children
Metastatic Lesions to the Temporal Bone
Mastoidectomy and Facial Nerve Decompression
Lateral Temporal Bone Resection
Subtotal and Total Temporal Bone Resection
Jugular Foramen Approach
Infratemporal Fossa Approach
Middle Fossa Craniotomy
Parotidectomy and Neck Dissection for Temporal Bone Malignancy
Management of the Facial Nerve
Facial Reanimation of Temporal Bone Cancer
Reconstructive Techniques for Temporal Bone Cancer
Management of the Eye in the Setting of Facial Nerve Paralysis
Auditory Rehabilitation for Temporal Bone Cancer
Auricular Prosthetic Rehabilitation
Radiotherapy for Temporal Bone Cancers
Radiation Effects on the Temporal Bone
Chemotherapy for Temporal Bone Cancer
Temporal Bone Cancers and Quality of Life.