Osteoclastoma of temporal bone.

A 20 year male presented with a gradually increasing painless swelling at right temporal region with progressive hearing loss conductive in type. On plain X-ray-a wide radio translucent area of bone destruction was noted. The mass was excised as much as possible via post-auricular incision extending antiriorly toward the zygomatic root.Histopathological examination showed the features suggestive of osteoclastoma. Post-operative radiation was administered to deal with the remaining mass there was no recurrence of growth even.