Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the External Auditory Canal Presenting as Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media: A Rare Case Report
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2023-10
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International Research Organization for Life & Health Sciences
Abstract
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the temporal bone and external auditory canal is a rare tumor with a reported incidence of between 1 and 6 cases/million population/year. Because SCC of external auditory canal is rare, developing an adequate tumor staging system and treatment has been difficult. We present a case of SCC of external auditory canal in a 37-year-old male who presented with a 15-year history of the left ear purulent discharge, pain, 1-month history of vertigo, tinnitus, and facial weakness. Due to the extensive spread of his tumor into the middle year at the time of diagnosis, his tumor was deemed unresectable and he received palliative chemotherapy and planned for radiation therapy.
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Squamous cell carcinoma, External auditory canal, Otitis media, Middle ear, Staging system
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Bharati KS, Vahilkar S, Goel SR, Mitra S, Tanya N. Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the External Auditory Canal Presenting as Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media: A Rare Case Report. International Journal of Scientific Study. 2023 Oct; 11(7): 1-4