Metastasis of colonic adenocarcinoma to the external ear canal: an unusual case with a complex pattern of disease progression.

From: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal | Date: January 1, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

Abstract

We report on a patient who developed far-ranging metastases of adenocarcinoma of the colon that followed a gradual cephalad progression, including the right external ear canal, and led to hearing loss. The patient was a 63-year-old white male with stage III adenocarcinoma of the colon. After 2 years with metastases elsewhere, he developed hearing loss on the right side. Physical examination of the head and neck showed a mass in the external ear canal, and biopsy confirmed adenocarcinoma. After removal, the patient's hearing improved. This case is interesting not only ...

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