Cavernous haemangioma of external ear canal

2008 ◽  
Vol 122 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Covelli ◽  
E De Seta ◽  
F Zardo ◽  
D De Seta ◽  
R Filipo
Keyword(s):  
External Auditory Canal ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Cavernous Haemangioma ◽  
External Ear ◽  
Ear Canal ◽  
Imaging Studies ◽  
Computed Tomography Imaging ◽  
Tomography Imaging ◽  
Operative Complications

AbstractObjectives:The aim of this study was to document the occurrence of a cavernous haemangioma of the external auditory canal, and to review the literature on this pathology.Methods:We report the clinical presentation, imaging studies, surgical procedure and histological findings for a cavernous haemangioma of the external auditory canal.Results:This patient represents the fourth reported case of cavernous haemangioma affecting only the external auditory canal. A cavernous haemangioma of the external auditory canal, not affecting the tympanic membrane, was surgically removed, without post-operative complications.Conclusions:Cavernous haemangioma of the external auditory canal is a rare otological pathology. Computed tomography imaging is important in order to precisely define and localise the site and size of the lesion. Histological examination is necessary for the correct diagnosis of the pathology.

Prevalence of external auditory canal exostoses in Australian surfboard riders

2004 ◽  
Vol 118 (5) ◽  
pp. 348-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Hurst ◽  
Michael Bailey ◽  
Benjamin Hurst
Keyword(s):  
External Auditory Canal ◽  
Cold Water ◽  
Control Group ◽  
External Ear ◽  
Ear Canal ◽  
External Ear Canal ◽  
Rate Of Growth

This paper assessed 300 surfboard riders, comprising 229 males and 71 females to determine the prevalence and rate of growth of exostoses in this population. A group of cold water swimmers and a control group were also examined. Significant obstruction, defined as two thirds or more occlusion of the ear canal was noted in 90 of the male surfers and 10 female surfers. This degree of occlusion was found in seven of the 32 cold water swimmers. A male surfer who has surfed regularly for 20 years or more has a one in two chance of developing significant obstruction of the external ear canal resulting from exostoses and this is a three in seven chance for females.

scholarly journals Features of external auditory canal anatomy

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-77
Author(s):  
I. A. Anikin ◽  
◽  
S. A. Eremin ◽  
A. E. Shinkareva ◽  
S. I. Sitnikov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Auditory System ◽  
Sound Wave ◽  
External Auditory Canal ◽  
Otitis Externa ◽  
External Ear ◽  
Tympanic Cavity ◽  
Ear Canal ◽  
Ear Diseases ◽  
Clinical Observations ◽  
The Relationship

The external auditory canal is not only a part of the external ear, but also an integral part of the human auditory system, which conducts and amplifies the sound wave. In the field of otosurgery, it is often the priority access to the tympanic cavity, and therefore it is necessary to clearly understand the features of its anatomy. The dimensions and anatomy of the external auditory canal are extremely variable: the length is 2–3,5 cm, the diameter ranges from 5-9 mm, it is somewhat curved in the horizontal and frontal planes and consists of a membranous cartilaginous part and a bony part, between which there is the most the bottleneck – the isthmus. The ear canal is covered with skin, the thickness and structure of which depends on the section of the ear canal. The membranous cartilaginous section contains sebaceous and sulfur glands. Studies identify several forms of the bony part of the ear canal: conical, hourglass-shaped, ovoid, reverse conical, and cylindrical. The endoscopic scale (CES) for the visibility of the tympanic membrane was also proposed for the convenience of assessment. It has been suggested that the shape of the external auditory canal is an etiological factor in chronic otitis externa. Unambiguous interpretations of the relationship between ear diseases and the shape of the external auditory canal have not yet been obtained, but modern developments tend to consider its importance in the development of ear diseases. Clinical observations show that certain anatomical forms of it may be involved in the pathogenesis of chronic inflammation, since they interfere with proper self-cleaning.

Management of External Ear Canal Diseases

1995 ◽  
Vol 112 (5) ◽  
pp. P89-P89
Author(s):  
Frank E. Lucente ◽  
Simon C. Parisier ◽  
Donald B. Kamerer ◽  
Dennis I. Bojrab ◽  
Mark Levenson
Keyword(s):  
External Auditory Canal ◽  
External Ear ◽  
Ear Canal ◽  
Educational Objectives ◽  
External Ear Canal

Educational objectives: To understand rationale for management of infections and inflammations of the external auditory canal and to prescribe appropriate primary and secondary therapy for infections of the external auditory canal.

Dexmedetomidine for Pediatric Sedation for Computed Tomography Imaging Studies

2006 ◽  
Vol 103 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keira P. Mason ◽  
Steven E. Zgleszewski ◽  
Jennifer L. Dearden ◽  
Raymond S. Dumont ◽  
Michele A. Pirich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Imaging Studies ◽  
Computed Tomography Imaging ◽  
Tomography Imaging ◽  
Pediatric Sedation

Operative management of external auditory canal cholesteatoma: case series and literature review

2013 ◽  
Vol 127 (9) ◽  
pp. 859-866 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Sayles ◽  
H A Kamel ◽  
F F Fahmy
Keyword(s):  
External Auditory Canal ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Operative Management ◽  
External Ear ◽  
Ear Canal ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
External Ear Canal ◽  
Temporal Bones ◽  
External Auditory Canal Cholesteatoma ◽  
Male To Female

AbstractObjectives:To describe the clinical features of external auditory canal cholesteatoma, and to assess the outcome following bony meatoplasty with tragal cartilage and perichondrium graft repair.Methods:A retrospective review was carried out, comprising all patients with external auditory canal cholesteatoma who presented between January 2007 and December 2011. Patients underwent pre-operative audiometry and computed tomography imaging of the temporal bones, before undergoing bony meatoplasty via a postauricular incision. Pre- and post-operative comparisons were made of patients' otological symptoms and the otoscopic appearance of the external ear canal.Results and conclusion:Eight patients were included in the analyses. The median age of patients was 46.5 years (range 14–68 years), with a male to female ratio of 1:1. The median length of follow up was 16 months. The most common presenting features were unilateral otalgia and purulent otorrhoea. All patients had relatively advanced disease at presentation, with erosion of the temporal bone. All patients underwent bony meatoplasty via a postauricular approach to eradicate the disease. Bony meatoplasty was successful in the definitive management of external ear canal cholesteatoma.

scholarly journals Recurrent nodular fasciitis of the external auditory canal: an intriguing diagnosis

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 1118
Author(s):  
Ronald Anto ◽  
Raghunandhan Sampathkumar ◽  
Mohan Kameswaran
Keyword(s):  
External Auditory Canal ◽  
Clinical Profile ◽  
Nodular Fasciitis ◽  
External Ear ◽  
Ear Canal ◽  
External Ear Canal ◽  
Malignant Lesions

<p class="abstract">The external auditory canal can sometimes present with unique pathology since it is a vibrant environment possessing a variety of anaomical structures including bone, cartilage, skin, ceruminous glands and fibro-collagen tissues. Nodular fasciitis is an intriguing entity which rarely presents in the external ear canal as a growth. The diagnosis is made only through histopathological confirmation after ruling out similar benign or malignant lesions including ceruminoma, granuloma or carcinoma. Fasciitis being of fibrous origin has propensity to recur wherein management becomes more challenging. This is a clinical profile of a case of recurrent nodular fasciitis which was surgically managed and followed up with no further recurrence.</p>

External auditory canal paraganglioma: an atypical presentation

2012 ◽  
Vol 126 (12) ◽  
pp. 1278-1280 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Grover ◽  
F Amen ◽  
A Gallimore ◽  
G Brookes
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Diagnosis ◽  
External Auditory Canal ◽  
Otitis Externa ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
External Ear ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Low Threshold ◽  
Atypical Presentations ◽  
Superior Portion ◽  
Tomography Scan

AbstractObjective:We present the first published description of a painful paraganglioma of the external auditory canal. Atypical histopathology made the diagnosis difficult. We discuss the potential pitfalls of clinical diagnosis and treatment of such a case.Clinical presentation:A 49-year-old woman presented with left-sided otalgia, hearing loss and tinnitus. Physical examination revealed a firm swelling arising from the superior portion of the left external auditory canal. A clinical diagnosis of otitis externa was made.Intervention:There was minimal response to medical treatment. The swelling was aspirated, leading to brisk bleeding. A tumour was suspected from the computed tomography scan, and confirmed by a biopsy. The patient underwent excision of the paraganglioma. The histopathology was atypical, making diagnosis difficult.Conclusion:Such unusual masses of the external ear should always be borne in mind, especially when dealing with atypical presentations of commonly encountered diseases. Clinicians should have a low threshold for early intervention with imaging and biopsy.

Cartilaginous Choristoma of the Bony External Auditory Canal: A Study of 36 Cases

2005 ◽  
Vol 133 (5) ◽  
pp. 786-790 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fei-Peng Lee
Keyword(s):  
Medical Record ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Clinical Data ◽  
External Auditory Canal ◽  
Hyaline Cartilage ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Medical Record Review ◽  
External Ear ◽  
Ear Canal ◽  
Record Review

OBJECTIVE: The study goal is to present the clinical data of 36 cases of heterotopic cartilaginous mass in the bony external auditory canal and to clarify the terminology used to describe this clinical entity. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: We conducted a medical record review of 36 consecutive patients with lesions (26 of which were excised) seen at two Departments of Otolaryngology in Taiwan. RESULTS: Histopathological examination revealed that all 26 excised lesions were composed of mature hyaline cartilage, and on this basis, cartilaginous choristoma was diagnosed. CONCLUSION: The presence of a heterotopic cartilaginous mass in the bony external ear canal is not as rare as it was once thought to be. The descriptive term “cartilaginous choristoma” rather than “chondroma” may be more appropriate for these lesions.

scholarly journals Tracheal diverticulum as a rare cause of dysphagia

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-51
Author(s):  
Hina Inam ◽  
Ibrahim Zahid ◽  
Saulat Fatimi
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Surgical Resection ◽  
Imaging Studies ◽  
Computed Tomography Imaging ◽  
Tomography Imaging ◽  
Tracheal Diverticulum

Tracheal diverticula are rare benign entities characterized by small air-filled invaginations in the paratracheal area. They may be single or multiple, and usually present with nonspecific symptoms. Ideally, computed tomography imaging studies are used to confirm the diagnosis, followed by surgical resection as the treatment of choice. We present the case of a woman with an acquired tracheal diverticulum, with dysphagia as the only presenting symptom.

Malignant Down

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 507-510
Author(s):  
Daniel Dalcin ◽  
Courtney Manser ◽  
Ronald Mahler
Keyword(s):  
Adult Development ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Systemic Disease ◽  
Endometrial Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Family Physicians ◽  
Adult Onset ◽  
Computed Tomography Imaging ◽  
Skin Changes ◽  
Tomography Imaging ◽  
Internal Malignancy

Background: Skin changes often signal systemic disease. Hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita (HLA) is a well-recognized symptom of internal malignancy defined as the adult onset of colourless, fine, lanugo-type hairs. To our knowledge, only 5 cases of HLA associated with endometrial malignancy have been reported in the literature. Objective: The objective of this report is to describe the clinical presentation of a patient with HLA associated with endometrial adenocarcinoma. Methods: We report a patient presenting with atypical lanugo and weight loss who was diagnosed with HLA associated with endometrial adenocarcinoma. We summarize and critically review the 5 other known cases of endometrial malignancy associated with HLA reported in the literature. Results: The ectopic adult development of lanugo hair led to the diagnosis of endometrial adenocarcinoma. The diagnosis was made following computed tomography imaging and was confirmed by biopsy. Conclusion: Continued vigilance and reporting of HLA will increase identification and understanding of this rare paraneoplastic condition. Family physicians should be aware of HLA.

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