Conclusion
Tumours of the external ear are uncommon. The references on this subject are rather scarce and brief in literature. The subject has been briefly discussed above along with the presentation of a few illustrative cases.
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Rao, B.T. Tumours of the external ear. Indian J Otolaryngol 6, 58–63 (1954). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02994272
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