Ceruminous Gland Tumors: 5 cases report.
- Author:
Yun Kyung KANG
;
Je G CHI
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ceruminous gland;
Adenoid cystic carcinoma;
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma;
Ceruminous adenoma;
Ceruminoma;
Ear
- From:Korean Journal of Pathology
1994;28(4):414-419
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Tumors of the ceruminous gland are rare. However, careful histologic evaluation and classification are necessary for the proper treatment and ultimate prognosis. We present 5 cases of ceruminous gland tumors. Case l (73/M) and case 2 (52/M) were adenoid cystic carcinoma. They presented with protuding masses in the left external auditory canal for several months. Case 3 (76/M) was a mucoepidermoid carcinoma of auditory canal, who presented with right ear swelling. The mass recurred 3 years after the surgical resection and combined radiation therapy. Case 4 (60/F) and case 5 (2l/F) were ceruminous adenoma, which showed diffuse or focal areas of glandular structures with one-or two-layer of eosinophilic columnar to cuboidal cells and sometimes with myoepithelial cells. These tumors showed non-infil-trative growth pattern and lack of mitosis, and had no capsule.
