Carcinoma of the external auditory canal presents a challenge in management, largely due to limited experience in treating this rare disease and the lack of a universally accepted staging system. Prognosis is most dependent on the extent of local disease at presentation, while resection margin status is also a strong determinant of survival in post-operative patients. The intent of this pictorial essay is to review the pattern of tumour spread and highlight the value of imaging, particularly magnetic resonance imaging in pre-operative tumour mapping.

Author

Cheng K. Ong, Uei Pua and Vincent F.H. Chong

Contact Details

Corresponding address:
Dr Vincent Chong, Department of Diagnostic Radiology,
National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074

Reference

ICIS Cancer Imaging Volume 8 Issue 1
DOI: 10.1102/1470-7330.2008.0031

Date Posted

20 October 2008

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