Temporomandibular joint herniation into the external ear canal through foramen of Huschke

Foramen of Huschke, which is also known as the foramen tympanicum, is an anatomical variation of the tympanic portion of the temporal bone. This foramen is located on the anteroinferior aspect of the external auditory canal, posteromedial to the temporomandibular joint. Herein, a rare case of foramen Huschke with a herniation of the soft tissues around the temporomandibular joint that result in severe otalgia and its treatment are presented.