Nevus Sebaceous of External Auditory Canal; Significance of Managing It: A Rare Case Report

Introduction: Nevus sebaceous is a benign mass lesion occurring primarily on the face, scalp, and periauricular region. The occurrence of this lesion in the external auditory canal is very rare. Case description: We present a case of nevus sebaceous of the external auditory canal, which was diagnose...

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Main Authors: Ashwani Sethi, Rohit Bhardwaj, Deepika Sethi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher 2023-06-01
Series:Journal of Medical Academics
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Online Access:https://www.jmaacms.com/doi/JOMA/pdf/10.5005/jp-journals-11003-0122
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Summary:Introduction: Nevus sebaceous is a benign mass lesion occurring primarily on the face, scalp, and periauricular region. The occurrence of this lesion in the external auditory canal is very rare. Case description: We present a case of nevus sebaceous of the external auditory canal, which was diagnosed with the help of histopathology and treated successfully by surgical excision. Discussion: The nevus sebaceous is a benign lesion but harbors malignant potential in it, necessitating excision of the lesion with adequate margins in order to avoid recurrence or malignant transformation. Conclusion: Nevus sebaceous although rare but can arise in the external ear canal and can be managed successfully if excised completely with adequate margins.
ISSN:2581-8279