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Brian Kloss¹, Jeff Lapoint, Katherine Dougher

¹SUNY Upstate Medical University, Department of Emergency Medicine, NY, USA. klossb@upstate.edu.

International Journal of Emergency Medicine

|August 10, 2011

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This case report details a patient with neglected auricular squamous cell carcinoma that led to severe ear infection and anemia requiring transfusion. Early detection and treatment are crucial for head and neck cancers.

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Dermatology
Otolaryngology

Background:

Squamous cell carcinoma is a prevalent head and neck malignancy.
Typical diagnosis occurs at 2 cm, but delayed presentation is possible.
Auricular involvement can lead to severe complications if neglected.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a case of neglected auricular squamous cell carcinoma.
To highlight the severe consequences of delayed diagnosis and treatment.
To emphasize the importance of timely medical attention for ear cancers.

Main Methods:

Case report detailing a patient's clinical course.
Description of the patient's neglected auricular carcinoma.
Documentation of complications including infection and anemia.

Main Results:

The patient presented with an auricular carcinoma neglected for over a year.
The ear was extensively infected with Pseudomonas and yeast.
Chronic bleeding resulted in anemia necessitating blood transfusion.

Conclusions:

Neglected auricular squamous cell carcinoma can lead to severe local infection and systemic complications.
Prompt diagnosis and management are vital for favorable outcomes in head and neck cancers.
This case underscores the critical need for patient awareness and adherence to medical advice.