Irritated Seborrheic Keratosis of the External Auditory Canal which Caused Conductive Hearing Loss.
- Author:
Kyoung Ho JUN
1
;
Jeong Hoon SONG
;
Sang Heon LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wonkwang University, College of Medicine, Iksan, Korea. pericomo@wku.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Seborrheic keratosis;
External ear;
Conductive hearing loss
- MeSH:
Carcinoma, Basal Cell;
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Ear Canal;
Ear, External;
Hearing Loss, Conductive;
Keratosis, Seborrheic;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2008;51(3):278-281
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Seborrheic keratoses are common superficial benign epithelial lesions of the skin. However, sometimes they can develop into malignant lesions including in situ change, basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma. These lesions can be located anywhere on the skin, but auricular involvement is extremely rare. We report an unusual case of a large irritated seborrheic keratosis of the auricle, which caused conductive hearing loss by obstructing the external auditory meatus. We also reviewed and discuss the etiology, differential diagnosis and treatment strategy of these benign disfiguring lesions.
