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Cutaneous lesions of the external ear

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Skin diseases on the external aspect of the ear are seen in a variety of medical disciplines. Dermatologists, othorhinolaryngologists, general practitioners, general and plastic surgeons are regularly consulted regarding cutaneous lesions on the ear. This article will focus on those diseases wherefore surgery or laser therapy is considered as a possible treatment option or which are potentially subject to surgical evaluation.

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Figure 1 Seborrhoic keratosis. Brownish, exophytic tumor with a velvety to finely verrucous surface. Location on the retroauricular site with partial spreading on the helical rim.
Figure 1 Seborrhoic keratosis. Brownish, exophytic tumor with a velvety to finely verrucous surface. Location on the retroauricular site with partial spreading on the helical rim.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 2 Ganuloma Fissuratum. Skin colored to light red, tender mass of granulation tissue behind the auricle with an exophytic, elliptic growth pattern and a central notch.
Figure 2 Ganuloma Fissuratum. Skin colored to light red, tender mass of granulation tissue behind the auricle with an exophytic, elliptic growth pattern and a central notch.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 3 Basalioma. Erythematous papule with indicated pearly border. Remark the central ulceration of the retroauricular located lesion.
Figure 3 Basalioma. Erythematous papule with indicated pearly border. Remark the central ulceration of the retroauricular located lesion.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 4 Squamous cell carcinoma. Exophytic, hyperkeratotic tumor with central ulceration, accompanied with seroanguinous exudate.
Figure 4 Squamous cell carcinoma. Exophytic, hyperkeratotic tumor with central ulceration, accompanied with seroanguinous exudate.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 5 Keloid. Flesh colored to reddish to slight purple nodule on the helical rim. The exophytic tumor shows a smooth surface.
Figure 5 Keloid. Flesh colored to reddish to slight purple nodule on the helical rim. The exophytic tumor shows a smooth surface.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 6 Superficial spreading melanoma. Dark and flat macule with variegated colors. Its borders are irregular, with indentations and notches.
Figure 6 Superficial spreading melanoma. Dark and flat macule with variegated colors. Its borders are irregular, with indentations and notches.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 7 Lentigo maligna melanoma. Irregular pigmented and bordered, brown to black macule with visible bright to reddish regression zone.
Figure 7 Lentigo maligna melanoma. Irregular pigmented and bordered, brown to black macule with visible bright to reddish regression zone.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 8 Winkler disease. Ulcerated nodule with overlying crust. The surrounding skin is inflamed as indicated by the red color. Remark: If painful ulcerated nodules are present at the external ear, Winkler disease has to be kept in mind.
Figure 8 Winkler disease. Ulcerated nodule with overlying crust. The surrounding skin is inflamed as indicated by the red color. Remark: If painful ulcerated nodules are present at the external ear, Winkler disease has to be kept in mind.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 9 Lymphocytoma. Visible intensely red-violet swelling of the right earlobe.
Figure 9 Lymphocytoma. Visible intensely red-violet swelling of the right earlobe.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 10 Polychondritis recidivans. Visible deformity of the ears cartilage, resulting from recurrent chondritis.
Figure 10 Polychondritis recidivans. Visible deformity of the ears cartilage, resulting from recurrent chondritis.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 11 Cutaneous tuberculosis. Retroauricular located red, partially brownish plaque with smooth surface.
Figure 11 Cutaneous tuberculosis. Retroauricular located red, partially brownish plaque with smooth surface.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 12 Cylindroma. Numerous pink, red, and partially bluish, firm nodules, affecting the upper parts of the ear and spreading to the left cheek. The distribution and arrangement of tumor masses resemble a bunch of grapes.
Figure 12 Cylindroma. Numerous pink, red, and partially bluish, firm nodules, affecting the upper parts of the ear and spreading to the left cheek. The distribution and arrangement of tumor masses resemble a bunch of grapes.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 13 Multiple blue naevus: Multiple, gray to blue, pinhead-sized macules affecting the external ear. If multiple blue naevi appear at the head and neck, remind that rare syndromes (e.g. Carney's syndrome) may be causal.
Figure 13 Multiple blue naevus: Multiple, gray to blue, pinhead-sized macules affecting the external ear. If multiple blue naevi appear at the head and neck, remind that rare syndromes (e.g. Carney's syndrome) may be causal.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 14 Auricular appandage: Dome-shaped, flesh-colored nodule with smooth surface at the upper part of the tragus.
Figure 14 Auricular appandage: Dome-shaped, flesh-colored nodule with smooth surface at the upper part of the tragus.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 15 Osler-Weber-Rendu Disease. Multiple, punctuate, red macules and papules corresponding to hemangiomas and telangiectases.
Figure 15 Osler-Weber-Rendu Disease. Multiple, punctuate, red macules and papules corresponding to hemangiomas and telangiectases.CC BY · PubMed Central

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Authors
Sand, M., Sand, D., Brors, D., Altmeyer, P., Mann, B., & Bechara, F. G.
Affiliations
  • University Hospitals of the Ruhr-University of Bochum (DE)
  • University of California, Los Angeles (US)
  • Ruhr University Bochum (DE)
Corresponding author
Sand, Michael
Venue
Head & Face Medicine
Published
2008-02-08
Volume
4
Issue
1
Pages
2-2
ISSN
1746-160X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2016651989
Cited by
70
References
86
Citations by year
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FWCI
0.17
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Head & Face Medicine (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Ear and Head Tumors
Keywords
skin lesions, external ear, surgical treatment, laser therapy, dermatologic surgery, otolaryngology consultation
MeSH terms
Ear Diseases, Head and Neck Neoplasms, Humans, Skin Diseases, Skin Neoplasms

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