MALHERBE´S TUMOURS TREATED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PAEDIATRIC ENT

*Lechosław P. Chmielik, Magdalena Frąckiewicz, Mieczysław Chmielik

Summary
Introduction: Malherbe´s tumour is rarely recognised amongst tumours of the head and neck. However, in some papers, several tumours of this type have been described. Calcifying epithelioma is a benign neoplasm, localised within the skin. It is found more often in females than in males. The literature suggests that it is genetic in origin.
Aim: To analyse the cases of Malherbe´s tumour treated in the Paediatric ENT Clinic in
Warsaw. Between 1992 and 2007 two cases of Malherbe´s tumour were treated in the Paediatric ENT Clinic in Warsaw.
Material and method: In view of the rare incidence and difficulty in describing this tumour, the authors have decided to present two cases treated in their clinic between 1992 and 2007. The first case is that of a three-year-old girl with a Malherbe´s tumour in the pre-auricular region, and the second is that of a three-year-old girl with a Malherbe´s tumour in the retro-auricular region. Both cases were treated surgically. Diagnosis was based on histopathological examination. In both cases the postoperative period was without complications, and there have been no recurrences.
Results: Both cases were histopathologically diagnosed as Malherbe´s tumour. Surgical treatment in both cases gave a good therapeutic effect.
Conclusions: In cases of the calcifying epithelioma known as Malherbe´s tumour, the treatment is surgical. Recognition of the tumour requires histopathological examination.

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