Adenoid cystic carcinoma of external auditory canal: A rare disease

Authors

  • Abdul Basit Vardag Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Hassan Danish Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Sohail Awan Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Usman Tariq Department of Pathology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Omaima Anis Bhatti 3rd Year MBBS Student, Medical College, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Hammad Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Stadium road, Karachi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.572

Abstract

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 a case of a 35-year-old female who presented with otalgia and otorrhea associated 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.

Keywords: Adenoid cystic carcinoma, External auditory canal, Neck dissection

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Published

2021-03-15

How to Cite

Abdul Basit Vardag, Muhammad Hassan Danish, Muhammad Sohail Awan, Muhammad Usman Tariq, Omaima Anis Bhatti, & Muhammad Hammad. (2021). Adenoid cystic carcinoma of external auditory canal: A rare disease. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.572

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Section

Case Report

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