Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회지)

The Korean Society for Head and Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회)
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A Case Report: Schwannoma of the Auricle

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  • Seo, Dongkyung (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sapporo City General Hospital) ;
  • Kawashima, Kunihiro (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sapporo City General Hospital) ;
  • Horiuchi, Katsumi (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sapporo City General Hospital) ;
  • Yoshida, Tetsunori (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sapporo City General Hospital)
  • Received : 2020.11.07
  • Accepted : 2021.05.04
  • Published : 2021.05.31
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Abstract

Schwannomas are benign tumors of neuroectodermal origin and can be found in any part of the body. Although schwannomas are common in the head and neck region, they are rare in the auricle. Auricular schwannomas are rarely symptomatic but the mass itself or a surgical procedure to remove it may disrupt the complicated structure of the auricle. We report a rare case of auricular schwannoma with a literature review and describe the surgical technique used in this case.

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