Xanthogranuloma in the External Auditory Canal in Childhood, an Unexpected Lesion.

Andrea Rodríguez-RoderoJesús Machuca AguadoFrancisco Aguilar-VeraAntonio García-Escudero

Published in: Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India (2023)

Pedunculated lesions in the external auditory canal present a broad differential diagnosis. It is crucial to rule out malignant neoplasms and consider the possibility of xanthogranulomas, which are very rare in this location. Management is determined by associated complications, and otolaryngologists must consider this for appropriate treatment.

Keyphrases

working memory
hearing loss
risk factors
combination therapy
early life
replacement therapy