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Ceruminoma of the External Auditory Canal adenoid cystic variety

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Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a rare variety of Ceruminoma, arising from the glandular elements of the External Auditory Canal. A case of Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the external auditory canal is reported, to recapitulate clinical features and management problems of the tumour at this site. The controversies in nomenclature, histopathology, and management are discussed.

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  1. Department of ENT, St. John’s Medical College Hospital, 560 034, Bangalore

    K. M. Nalinesha (Asstt. Professor), J. J. Alapatt (Lecturer) & R. G. Nayar (Assistant Professor & Incharge)

  2. Department of Pathology, St. John’s Medical College Hospital, 560 034, Bangalore

    S. Datta Gupta

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Nalinesha, K.M., Gupta, S.D., Alapatt, J.J. et al. Ceruminoma of the External Auditory Canal adenoid cystic variety. Indian J Otolaryngol 41, 22–24 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02994034

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