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Ceruminous adenoma mimicking otitis externa
Uzdan Uz1, Ayca Tan2, Onur Celik3
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Bayindir Government Hospital, Bayindir, Turkey.
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
|May 26, 2018
Summary
Ceruminous adenoma, a rare external auditory canal tumor, can mimic otitis externa. Surgical resection via a transcanal approach led to a successful outcome with no recurrence after one year.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Ceruminous adenoma is an exceptionally rare neoplasm originating in the external auditory canal.
- Differential diagnosis of external auditory canal lesions can be challenging, often mimicking inflammatory conditions.
Observation:
- A 32-year-old male presented with an external auditory canal obstruction.
- The obstruction was caused by a ceruminous adenoma that clinically mimicked otitis externa.
Findings:
- Microscopic transcanal resection of the ceruminous adenoma was performed.
- The patient experienced no postoperative tumor-related symptoms.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare neoplasms in the differential diagnosis of external auditory canal masses.
- Successful surgical management of ceruminous adenoma can lead to favorable long-term outcomes.
- Minimally invasive surgical techniques, such as the transcanal approach, are effective for treating external auditory canal lesions.
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