Adenoid cystic carcinoma of external auditory canal: A rare disease | [Journal of Pakistan Medical Association • 2021]

Author(s):

1. Abdul Basit Vardag: Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, PAKISTAN

2. Muhammad Hassan Danish: Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

3. Muhammad Sohail Awan: Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

4. Muhammad Usman Tariq: Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

5. Omaima Anis Bhatti: Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

6. Muhammad Hammad: Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract:

External auditory canal, like other epithelialized surfaces is predisposed to malignancies such as Squamous cell carcinomas (SCC), melanomas and adenocarcinomas. In this background, malignancies like adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) are a rare occurrence and need to be thoroughly evaluated both locally and for distant extension. The malignancy needs to be addressed with an aggressive approach surgically with adequate marginal clearance. The role of radiation is debatable considering the outcomes in the limited data. Here we present the case of a 35-year-old female who came in with otalgia and otorrhea associated with a mass in the external auditory canal. After biopsy and imaging, a diagnosis of adenoid cystic carcinoma was made and the patient was managed accordingly.

Page(s): 1893-1896

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Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Volume: 71, Issue: 7, Year: 2021

Keywords:

Adenoid cystic carcinoma , Neck dissection , External auditory canal

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