Neurilemmoma of the auricle: A case report

Abstract

A report of a case of a solitary benign neurilemmoma of the auricle is presented. It is believed to be the first such documented case. Its nature, histology, and differential diagnosis is reviewed. It is suggested that "neurogenic tumors" be added on to the current classification of auricular masses.

Hemorrhagic Auricular Schwannoma: A case report

“…The presenting case has differed from the prior 5 reported cases [1][2][3][4][5] in 1. the size of the mass was larger, this was due to bleeding inside the mass creating a cavity within it. Therefore, the color of the swelling was changed in dusky color, and on physical examination, there was an increase in the skin temperature overlying the swelling with regards to the surrounded skin.…”

“…The first case of AS was reported by Fodor et al in 1977. Following this case, only 4 cases were reported in the world [1][2][3][4][5] .…”

“…The first case of external ear schwannoma was reported in 1977 [2] . When we were reviewing the kinds of literature, only five cases of auricular schwannomas were reported in the world [1][2][3][4][5] . All of them are presented without bleeding within the tumors.…”

“…And vestibular schwannoma is the commonest type of schwannomas in this area. The first case of AS was reported by Fodor et al in 1977. Since that time only 4 cases were reported in the world. Bleeding within schwannomas e.g.…”

Auricular schwannoma– A rare presentation

“…Schwanoma was fi rst reported in auricle by Fodor et al in 1977 5 . It is also known as neuroma, nerve sheath tumor and neurilemmomma.…”