Natig Ahmadov, Antiga Muradova, Aynur Aliyeva
Caucasian Medical Journal - 2025;3(3):37-40
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) of the external auditory canal (EAC) is extremely rare, accounting for less than 0.2% of all head and neck cancers. We report a case of a 63-year-old man who presented with a six-month history of right ear discomfort, pruritus, and bloody discharge. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a localized lesion confined to the cartilaginous EAC without bone or soft tissue invasion. Histopathology confirmed BCC, and the lesion was successfully treated by wide local excision with tumor-free margins under local anesthesia. At the six-month follow-up, the patient remained disease-free with preserved hearing. Early diagnosis and complete excision ensure excellent oncologic and functional outcomes for EAC BCC.
