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External ear canal schwannoma: an unusual case report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Che-Min Wu*
Affiliation:
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Chung-Feng Hwang
Affiliation:
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Chin-Hao Lin
Affiliation:
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Chih-Ying Su
Affiliation:
Taiwan, R.O.C.
*
Dr Che-Min Wu, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 123, Ta-pei Road, Niao-Sung Hsiany, Kaohsiung Hsein, Taiwan, R.O.C. Fax: 010-886-7-7318762.

Abstract

To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of external ear canal schwannoma in the English literature. Several detailed clinical and pathological features were demonstrated. We suggest that if a tender, encapsulated mass is found in the external ear canal, the diagnosis of schwannoma should be taken into consideration.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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