Resection of Basal Cell Carcinoma of the External Auditory Canal

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Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) of the External Ear Canal

Basal Cell Carcinoma of the External Auditory Canal

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a very rare metastasis characterized by superficial spread, usually local aggressive behavior characterized by proliferation of basal cells. is a tumor. It is most commonly found in the head and neck region. however, it is rarely seen in the temporal region.

BCC is a superficial spread that is characterized by proliferation of basal cells, usually local aggressive and very rarely metastasizing. BCC histologically nodular, pigmented, cicatricial (morpheaform), superficial, infiltrative and basosquamous types. Although localization is most common in the head and neck region, it is rarely seen in the temporal region. Particularly pigmented BCC is much rarer in the outer ear canal. Basal cell carcinoma is usually a superficial spread and very rare metastasis. Cicatricial (morpheaform), infiltrative and basosquamous types of BCC are aggressive, whereas nodular, pigmented and superficial types are not aggressive.

In the above photograph, a mass lesion of approximately 8 mm in diameter at the entrance of the external auditory canal was seen in the examination of a patient with occasional ear obstruction. As seen above, excisional byopsy was performed and histopathological result was reported as basal cell carcinoma. No recurrent tumor mass was detected in the 1-year follow-up.
Murat Enoz, MD, Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgeon - ENT Doctor in Istanbul

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