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Osteoma of the external auditory meatus presenting as an aural polyp

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Abbad G. Toma  and
Edward W. Fisher
Abbad G. Toma*
Affiliation:
London
Edward W. Fisher
Affiliation:
London
*
Dr A. G. Toma, ENT Department, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW.
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Abstract

Isolated osteomata of the external auditory canal are benign and often symptomless lesions, and are distinct from the much commoner exostoses. A case is reported in which an osteoma presented as a recurrent ‘aural polyp’ due to a fibroepithelial polypoid reaction in the overlying skin. The polyp and the osteoma were excised surgically. We believe this to be the first reported case to present in this manner.

Keywords

EarexternalOsteomaPolyp
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 107 , Issue 10 , October 1993 , pp. 935 - 936
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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