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The middle ear is only occasionally the site of a new growth. Because of its deep-seated position primary malignant tumours of the middle ear do not usually manifest themselves until they are well advanced. Table 5.1 lists the developmental tumour-like anomalies and neoplasms which have been located there.
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Michaels, L. (1987). Neoplasms and Similar Lesions of the Middle Ear. In: Ear, Nose and Throat Histopathology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3332-2_5
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