Korean Journal of Audiology  2013;17(1):30-31

doi:10.7874/kja.2013.17.1.30

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

Won Serk KIM 1 ; Kye Hoon PARK

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Keywords

Melanocytic nevus; External auditory canal; Laser

Country

Republic 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.