Mohamad Ershad¹*, Manjunatha Rao SV², Sarath BV³ and Panchami⁴

¹M.B.B.S, M.S ENT, Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga-577502, India
²M.S ENT, Professor and HOD, Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga-577502, India
³M.S General Surgery, Professor and HOD, Department of General Surgery, Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga-577502, India
⁴M.S ENT, Assistant Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga-577502, India

*Corresponding Author: Mohamad Ershad, M.B.B.S, M.S ENT, Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga-577502, India.

Received: May 22, 2025; Published: November 18, 2025

Abstract

We present an unusual case of a neurofibroma located in the external auditory canal (EAC), which manifested with atypical symptoms and an unusual clinical course. Neurofibromas are benign tumors originating from nerve tissue, commonly associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) [8,9]. However, when located in the EAC, they are rare and may present with symptoms that mimic other more common ear pathologies [3,8]. This case emphasizes the diagnostic challenges and highlights the need for thorough investigation in patients with atypical ear-related complaints.

Keywords: Neurofibroma; External Auditory Canal; Conductive Hearing Loss; Neurofibromatosis; Case Report; Tumor; Ear Mass; MRI; Surgical Excision

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Citation

Citation: Mohamad Ershad., et al. “Case Report: Unusual Presentation of Neurofibroma in the External Auditory Canal".Acta Scientific Otolaryngology 7.12 (2025): 03-06.

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