Compound Nevus Occurring Near External Auditory Canal: Successful Treatment by CO2 Laser Abrasion.

Author: Won Serk KIM ¹ ; Kye Hoon PARK
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1. Department of Dermatology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Melanocytic nevus; External auditory canal; Laser
MeSH: Ear Canal; Lasers, Gas; Nevus; Nevus, Pigmented; Skin; Transplants
From:Korean Journal of Audiology 2013;17(1):30-31
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Melanocytic nevus is common pigmented skin tumor, but it has rare occurrence near the external auditory canal. A skin graft is required if a wide surgical excision is performed for the nevi occurring near the external auditory canal. A CO2 laser was considered to be a good alternative for the removal of melanocytic nevus in this area. We herein report a case of compound nevus occurring near the external auditory canal that was successfully treated by CO2 laser abrasion.