Malignant melanoma of the ear canal presenting as wart
International e-Journal of Science, Medicine and Education
;
: 47-48, 2016.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-629460
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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Main subject:
Melanoma
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
International e-Journal of Science, Medicine and Education
Year:
2016
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Article
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