Cutaneous Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the External Auditory Canal: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. (5th August 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Li, Yi-Ke; Chi, Fang-Lu; Wang, Shu-Yi; Wang, Wu-Qing; Yang, Juan-Mei; Huang, Yi-Bo
• Other Names: Harimaya A. Academic Editor.; Petruzzelli G. J. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in otolaryngology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-08-05
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Otolaryngology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/941065
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6765

Abstract

Abstract : Cutaneous neuroendocrine carcinoma (cNEC) is rarely seen in the external ear. In this paper, we newly describe a patient with cNEC in his right external auditory canal, followed by a further discussion on the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatments of cNEC of the external ear. A review of the literature showed that cNEC of the external auditory canal generally presents as asymptomatic and that pathology yields the most confirmative diagnosis. A wide resection with adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy is recommended. The overall prognosis of this condition is poor.