A Case of Schwannoma of the External Auditory Canal

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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2007;23(2):195-198.
Published online November 30, 2007.

Young Jin Han;Hwan Ho Lee;Jong Chul Hong;Woo Sung Kim

외이도에 발생한 신경초종 1예

한영진;이환호;홍종철;김우성

Abstract

Schwannoma is a slow-growing benign tumor of neurogenic origin. The lesion is derived from the Schwann cells surrounding neural tissue. It can grow in almost all regions of the body. Schwannoma of the external auditory canal is a rare finding. Recently, we experienced schwannoma of the external auditory canal of a 29-year-old female who had surgical removal completely and verified histopathologically as schwannoma.

Key Words: Schwannoma, External auditory canal

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