Cutaneous Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the External Auditory Canal : A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract EN

Cutaneous neuroendocrine carcinoma (cNEC) is rarely seen in the external ear.

In this paper, we newly describe a patient with cNEC in his right external auditory canal, followed by a further discussion on the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatments of cNEC of the external ear.

A review of the literature showed that cNEC of the external auditory canal generally presents as asymptomatic and that pathology yields the most confirmative diagnosis.

A wide resection with adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy is recommended.

The overall prognosis of this condition is poor.