Amyloidosis of the external auditory canal and middle ear: unusual ear tumor
Gheriani, H.; Tewary, R.; O'Sullivan, T.J.
Ear Nose and Throat Journal 86(2): 92
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0145-5613 PMID: 17385616 Document Number: 611890
Amyloidosis of the ear is rare. We describe the case of a 41-year-old man who had localized amyloidosis that involved the external auditory canal and middle ear. To the best of our knowledge, only 4 other cases of amyloidosis involving the external auditory canal have been previously reported; in none of these cases was the middle ear involved. We also discuss the clinical importance of this condition and its treatment.