Adenomatous Neoplasia Presenting as Aural Polyp

Abstract

Adenomatous neoplasia or glandular tumours in the ear are very rare to occur. We are reporting two patients who presented with polypoid mass in external auditory canal of whom one patient was diagnosed to have ceruminous adenoma of external auditory canal and the other adenomatous carcinoma of middle ear based on histopathology findings of biopsied specimen. Review of available literature shows that both ceruminous adenoma of external auditory canal and adenocarcinoma of middle are very rare to occur and are even difficult to diagnose histopathologically. We would like to emphasize the importance of considering even such rare pathologies while evaluating aural polyps.

Adenocarcinoma de glándulas ceruminosas en un canino: reporte de caso

“…El pronóstico de los tumores malignos del conducto auditivo externo es favorable si se hace una extirpación completa de la masa, con una tasa de supervivencia superior a los 120 días (11). Está influenciado por una variedad de factores.…”

Ceruminous Adenocarcinoma of the Ear

“…Lymphatic metastases are uncommon, and distant spread is extremely rare. 1–3 Ceruminous glands are modified apocrine glands of the external auditory meatus; they rarely give rise to malignant change. 2,3…”

“…1–3 Ceruminous glands are modified apocrine glands of the external auditory meatus; they rarely give rise to malignant change. 2,3…”

“…These lesions are thought to respond best to complete surgical excision (if possible, given the complex anatomy of the region) with adjuvant radiotherapy. 2,3…”