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OBJECTIVE: To report an unusual case describing a plexiform Schwannoma in the ear cavity of a young child. PATIENT: A 3-year-old girl. INTERVENTIONS: The tumor was entirely removed by surgery, the pathologic diagnosis of the isolated tissue was performed, and the surgical incision was routinely treated. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Report the main clinical manifestations and rehabilitation status of patients before, during and after surgery. RESULTS: By surgery, we completely removed the mass. Unlike previous literature reports, we found that the surface of the mass was not encapsulated, and subsequent pathologic reports confirmed that it was indeed a plexiform schwannoma. As of now, the patient did not have adverse reactions or postoperative recurrence. CONCLUSIONS: We recommend a pathologic diagnosis of isolated tissues after they are completely removed during surgery. Furthermore, if the same ear has been operated on before, it may increase the difficulty of this operation.