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J Cutan Pathol
; 33(4): 315-7, 2006 Apr.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16630184
RESUMO
BACKGROUND: Cutaneous neuroendocrine neoplasms are typically malignant. Benign cutaneous neuroendocrine tumors are uncommon. METHODS: We report the case of a 32-year-old female who presented with a granular mass in the right external auditory canal. RESULTS: Microscopic examination of a shave biopsy revealed a poorly circumscribed neoplasm with glandular differentiation. While cytologic atypia and mitotic activity were not evident, pagetoid spread was observed. Immunohistochemistry was indicative of neuroendocrine origin. CONCLUSIONS: This case report of neuroendocrine adenoma indicates that this entity should be entertained in the repertoire of conditions affecting the external ear.