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Solitary Osteoma of the External Auditory Canal Causing Conductive Hearing Loss: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Osteomas of the external auditory canal (EAC) are rare, benign bony tumors that may remain asymptomatic or cause conductive hearing loss when large enough to obstruct the canal. We report a case of a young adult male presenting with progressive hearing impairment secondary to a solitary osteoma obstructing the right EAC. Clinical examination, pure tone audiometry, and computed tomography (CT) enabled diagnosis. The imaging features and differential diagnoses are discussed, emphasizing the role of surgical resection in symptomatic cases.

Source: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2025.v13i05.120

Authors: M. Mekouar, O. Fahir, Y. Bouktib, A. Elhajjami, B. Boutakiout, M. Ouali Idrissi, N. Cherif Idrissi

Institution: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VI

Language: English

Topic: Ear and Head Tumors

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411041790

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