Skin cancers of the external auditory canal

Facial Plast Surg. 2013 Oct;29(5):384-8. doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1353378. Epub 2013 Sep 13.

Abstract

Skin cancers of the external auditory canal are rare tumors treated by a variety of medical and surgical specialties. Treatment of skin cancer is generally successful; however, tumors involving this anatomic location can be aggressive and require a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. This multidisciplinary review provides facial plastic surgeons, caring for these patients, an updated approach to cancers of the external auditory canal focusing on findings that may indicate more aggressive disease and warrant expanded workup and treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ear Canal*
  • Ear Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Ear Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Skin Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Skin Neoplasms* / therapy