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ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2025

A 14-year-old child with a benign osteoma tumor in the external ear canal: a rare case report.

Abdulrahman Ahmad Othman, Samah Khirou Ismaeil, Sabine Ali Nasser, Hala Akef Al Mahmoud, Aya Yasser Alhussain, Mohammad Nasoh Alshikha, Batool Ayman Hmrawy, Ali Housein Haydar, Ayham Ameen Mousa, Mona Mahmoud Alsaudi and 1 more

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Abdulrahman Ahmad OthmanMedizinische Fakultät der Universität des Saarlandes, Germany.
Samah Khirou IsmaeilMedizinische Fakultät der Universität des Saarlandes, Germany.
Sabine Ali NasserFaculty of Medicine, Tishreen University, Lattakia, Syria.
Hala Akef Al MahmoudFaculty of Medicine, Syrian Private University, Damascus, Syria.
Aya Yasser AlhussainFaculty of Medicine, Syrian Private University, Damascus, Syria.
Mohammad Nasoh AlshikhaFaculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.
Batool Ayman HmrawyFaculty of Medicine, Syrian Private University, Damascus, Syria.
Ali Housein HaydarFaculty of Medicine, Al Andalus University, Tartus, Syria.
Ayham Ameen MousaFaculty of Medicine, Al Andalus University, Tartus, Syria.
Mona Mahmoud AlsaudiFaculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.
Bilal SleiayFaculty of Medicine, Hama University, Hama, Syria.

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Introduction: A benign osteoma is a non-cancerous bone tumor in the external ear canal that can cause hearing loss. Treatment may require surgery if symptoms arise. Case presentation: A 14-year-old child severed right ear pain, thick discharge, and hearing loss for a week after unsuccessful treatment elsewhere. Examination showed swollen ear canal and purulent discharge. After antibiotic treatment, thick debris remained. The osteoma was excised through its pedicle to minimize the risk of recurrence. Clinical discussion: Osteomas are benign ear growths that can cause hearing loss and blockage. Severe symptoms may require surgery, with the endoscopic transcanal method being effective for osteomas. Blockage can also occur from wax buildup or foreign bodies, potentially leading to cholesteatoma. Osteomas are typically asymptomatic and identified through CT scans, predominantly located in the external auditory canal (EAC). Surgery is advised for symptomatic cases, while regular check-ups are recommended for asymptomatic patients. Conclusion: Additional research is necessary to fully comprehend the causes and optimal treatment strategies for benign osteoma in the EAC.

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