Case report

Schwannoma of the external auditory canal: a case report

Ozgul Topal , Selim S Erbek and Seyra Erbek

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, 06640 Bahcelievler, Ankara, Turkey

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Head & Face Medicine 2007, 3:6doi:10.1186/1746-160X-3-6

Published:	15 January 2007

Abstract

Background

Schwannomas are uncommon benign tumors of the external auditory canal. The clinical features, the differential diagnosis, and the surgical treatment of these lesions are discussed.

Case presentation

A 51-year-old patient presented with a mass obliterating the external auditory meatus. Excisional biopsy was performed. Diagnosis was reported to be schwannoma by histopathologic examination.

Conclusion

Schwannoma, rarely seen in the external auditory canal, can be managed by a precise excision of the tumor via transmeatal approach.