Malignant melanoma of the ear canal presenting as wart
- Author:
Rafiqahmed Vasiwala
;
Ismail Burud
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
ear canal;
malignant melanoma;
wart
- MeSH:
Melanoma
- From:International e-Journal of Science, Medicine and Education
2016;10(1):47-48
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Abstract: Malignant melanoma is a rare malignancy of
the external auditory canal. The vast majority of them
occur in the areas of the body that are exposed to the sun.
Early histological examination may possibly favor better
prognosis. We report a case of a 38-year-old female who
presented with a small mass in right ear canal, earache
and minimum discharge since 4 months. Initially
scraping was done in the ENT clinic. Subsequently she
had a wide excision done by the end aural approach at
a different hospital. A year later the patient presented
with a swelling involving the ear canal which extended
to the helix and supratemporal region with the histology
report as malignant melanoma. A literature review of
the disease, radiological findings, immunohistochemical
features and treatment options are discussed.
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