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Schwannoma of the external auditory canal: a case report
Ozgul Topal1, Selim S Erbek, Seyra Erbek
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, 06640 Bahcelievler, Ankara, Turkey. ozgultopal75@yahoo.com
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.
