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SAS Journal of Medicine | Volume-11 | Issue-07
Ceruminous Adenocarcinoma of the External Auditory Canal: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
H. Boudinar, I. Horrane, Z. El hafi, Z. Arkoubi, R. Bencheikh, M. A. Benbouzid, L. Essakalli
Published: July 23, 2025 |
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Pages: 719-722
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Abstract
Background: Ceruminous gland adenocarcinoma of the external auditory canal (EAC) is an uncommon malignant tumor with nonspecific clinical features and often delayed diagnosis. Case Presentation: A 72-year-old woman had purulent otorrhoea of the right ear and ipsilateral facial paralysis. Otoscopy revealed a mass occupying the right EAC. CT scan result was cholesteatoma. Histopathology showed adenocarcinoma of ceruminous gland. The patient underwent wide surgical excision with adjuvant radiotherapy and has been in complete remission at 3 years. Conclusion: Early biopsy is emphasized in this case in atypical chronic otorrhoea, and local excision with wide margins and adjuvant radiotherapy are advised as an effective treatment strategy.