Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma in The External Auditory Canal: A Case Report.
- Author:
Jae Ho CHUNG
1
;
Seung Hwan LEE
;
Chul Won PARK
;
Kyung TAE
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hanyang University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. kytae@hanyang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma;
Ear canal;
Temporal bone
- MeSH:
Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid;
Ear Canal;
Humans;
Temporal Bone;
Temporal Muscle
- From:Cancer Research and Treatment
2012;44(4):275-278
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma in the external auditory canal is extremely rare. Strategies used for treatment of mucoepidermoid carcinoma remain controversial. We present a case of mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the external auditory canal. The patient underwent lateral temporal bone resection and the surgical defect was obliterated with temporal muscle. He is currently disease-free, four years after surgery. Proper diagnostic measures and strategy for treatment of mucoepidermoid carcinoma are discussed.
