Nodular fasciitis of the external auditory canal in six Egyptian children.

摘要

OBJECTIVE: Nodular fasciitis of external auditory canal may mimic a malignant tumor due to its progressive course, so it was the aim of this study to focus on a new etiology for aural masses to avoid unnecessary aggressive treatment. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective study on six children presented with aural masses that were diagnosed pathologically to have nodular fasciitis. METHODS: Presentation of the cases clinically, radiologically and pathologically was carried out. Surgical excision of the lesions was done through the external canal with follow up of the cases for 1 year. RESULTS: Recurrence was detected in two cases, one after 2 months and the other after 4 months. Re-excision was carried out without recurrence till the end of the follow up period. CONCLUSIONS: Proper diagnosis of this lesion is mandatory to avoid aggressive treatment (radical surgery and/or radiotherapy) as the disease has favorable prognosis with local excision.