BASOCELLULAR CARCINOMA OF THE EXTERNAL EAR CANAL - CASE REPORT

Authors

  • Carla Branco Interno do Complementar de ORL do Hospital de Pulido Valente
  • João Subtil Interno do Complementar de ORL do Hospital de Pulido Valente
  • Hugo Estibeiro Assistente hospitalar graduado de ORL do Instituto Português de Oncologia Francisco Gentil de Lisboa
  • Lígia Ferreira Assistente hospitalar graduado de ORL do Instituto Português de Oncologia Francisco Gentil de Lisboa
  • Miguel Magalhães Chefe de Serviço de ORL do Instituto Português de Oncologia Francisco Gentil de Lisboa
  • João Olias Director de Serviço de ORL do Instituto Português de Oncologia Francisco Gentil de Lisboa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34631/sporl.486

Keywords:

Basocellular carcinoma, external ear canal

Abstract

Basocellular carcinoma (BCC) is a relatively common skin malignancy. Since its etiopathogenesis is related to prolonged sun exposure, the external nose and the auricular region are potential risk areas, a reason why ENT specialists should be familiar with this entity.

The authors present the case of a recurring auricular BCC with invasion of external auditory canal, submitted to a lateral temporal bane resection with superficial parotidectomy.

Concerning the aggressiveness of the auricular BCC the resection should be large, independently the functional and aesthetic consequences.

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How to Cite

Branco, C., Subtil, J., Estibeiro, H., Ferreira, L., Magalhães, M., & Olias, J. (2006). BASOCELLULAR CARCINOMA OF THE EXTERNAL EAR CANAL - CASE REPORT. Portuguese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 44(2), 187–192. https://doi.org/10.34631/sporl.486

Issue

Vol. 44 No. 2 (2006): Junho

Section

Case Report