Background: External ear melanoma accounts for only 1% of all cutaneous melanomas, and data on its optimal management and prognosis are limited.
Aim: We aim to review the literature on external ear melanoma to guide surgeons in the treatment of this uncommon and peculiar pathology.
Materials And Methods: A systematic review of English language studies on ear melanoma published from 1993 to 2013 was performed using the PubMed electronic database.