| External auditory canal paraganglioma: an atypical presentation. | |
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PMID: 23020887 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Objective: 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. |
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N Grover; F Amen; A Gallimore; G Brookes |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-10-1 |
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Title: The Journal of laryngology and otology Volume: - ISSN: 1748-5460 ISO Abbreviation: J Laryngol Otol Publication Date: 2012 Oct |
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Created Date: 2012-10-1 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8706896 Medline TA: J Laryngol Otol Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: 1-3 Citation Subset: - |
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ENT Department, Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London, UK. |
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