AI Article Synopsis
- Schwannomas are rare benign tumors found in the external auditory canal, and their characteristics, diagnosis, and surgical treatment are explored.
- A 51-year-old patient with a mass blocking the auditory canal underwent an excisional biopsy, leading to a diagnosis of schwannoma through histopathology.
- These tumors can be effectively treated with careful surgical removal using a transmeatal approach.
Article Abstract
Background: Schwannomas are uncommon benign tumors of the external auditory canal. The clinical features, the differential diagnosis, and the surgical treatment of these lesions are discussed.
Case Presentation: A 51-year-old patient presented with a mass obliterating the external auditory meatus. Excisional biopsy was performed. Diagnosis was reported to be schwannoma by histopathologic examination.
Conclusion: Schwannoma, rarely seen in the external auditory canal, can be managed by a precise excision of the tumor via transmeatal approach.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1797166 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1746-160X-3-6 | DOI Listing |
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