External Auditory Canal Paraganglioma Causing Chronic Mastoiditis with Complications of Bezold and Luc's Abscesses

Paragangliomas (PGs) are rare, benign neuroendocrine tumors that originate from neuroectodermal tissues. PGs arising from the ear canal are extremely rare, with only a few cases reported to date. The common symptoms of ear canal PGs include ear discharge, ear fullness, and hearing loss. This article...

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Published in:INDIAN JOURNAL OF OTOLOGY
Main Authors: Goh, Siang Poon; Wong, Danny Kit Chung; Tuang, Geng Ju; Goh, Bee See
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: WOLTERS KLUWER MEDKNOW PUBLICATIONS 2023
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Online Access:https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001181150000012
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Summary:Paragangliomas (PGs) are rare, benign neuroendocrine tumors that originate from neuroectodermal tissues. PGs arising from the ear canal are extremely rare, with only a few cases reported to date. The common symptoms of ear canal PGs include ear discharge, ear fullness, and hearing loss. This article describes unusual manifestations of ear canal PGs otitis media with Bezold and Luc's abscesses, in an immunocompromised young adult. The pathogenesis of the disease is described. In addition, determining the origin of PG in this case was not straightforward compared to previously reported ear canal PGs. The derivation of the diagnosis is further discussed.
ISSN:0971-7749
2249-9520
DOI:10.4103/indianjotol.indianjotol_107_23