Schwannoma of the external auditory canal: An unusual finding

Author(s): Mattucci, K. F., Smilari, T.

Journal/Book: Int Surg. 1995; 80: Corso Bramante 83-85, Int Journals Dept., 10126 Turin, Italy. Edizioni Minerva Medica. 287-290.

Abstract: Schwannoma of the external auditory canal is a rare finding, There are reports of extension of intracranial schwannomas laterally to fill the middle ear and meatus, but in reviewing the English literature, we have found only one report of a primary external canal schwannoma, Three have been reported in the world literature, Such a tumor is described in a 45 year old man, which completely filled the external auditory canal, Total excision was achieved with care to preserve canal skin, to prevent stenosis, and to aid in healing.

Note: Article KF Mattucci, 333 E Shore Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030 USA

Keyword(s): schwannoma; external ear canal; antoni A; antoni B; MALIGNANT SCHWANNOMA; HEAD; NECK

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