Ceruminoma is a catch-all term that has caused much confusion both in the literature and in clinical practice in regard to the specific histologic diagnosis and proper treatment for tumors arising from the ceruminous glands of the external ear canal. The term ceruminoma has been used in the past to refer to both benign and malignant lesions. To clarify the terminology and better determine appropriate treatment, two cases of benign adenoma of the ceruminous glands along with their histopathologic findings will be presented. The specific characterization of the individual types of ceruminous gland neoplasms, their clinical manifestations, histopathology, and recommended treatment will then be discussed. Finally, suggestions for the appropriate nomenclature for these rare tumors will be reviewed.
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