title: Isolated myxoma of the external auditory canal.
abstract: The majority of neoplasms within the external auditory canal are benign. Management of these primary tumors and their local recurrences are discussed herein. We present a case of an isolated myxoma of the external auditory canal with a review of the common histopathological and radiographic features. Although rare, this highlights the possibility of encountering benign tumor types that carry associated morbidity or mortality due to manifestations outside of the head and neck.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (S.S., C.A.B.), University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shadfar
authors.forename: Lori
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Scanga
authors.forename: Leslie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Dodd
authors.forename: Craig A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Buchman
mesh_terms: D015897:Comorbidity; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D004424:Ear Canal / Q000473:pathology*; D004428:Ear Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009232:Myxoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Myxoma; external auditory canal