Sebaceoma of the auricle

作者：Jacobson J P^*; Weisstuch A; Hajdu C; Myssiorek D

来源：Journal of Laryngology and Otology, 2012, 126(8): 830-832.

DOI：10.1017/S0022215112000874

• Sebaceous Gland Neoplasms
• Ear
• Auricle
• Muir-Torre Syndrome
• Pathology

Objective: To report a case of sebaceoma of the auricle, and to discuss the differential diagnosis, histopathological features, surgical management and genetic associations of this entity.
Methods: Case report and review of the medical literature.
Results: A 79-year-old man presented with a slowly growing lesion of his auricle. Excision of the mass and histopathological review revealed a benign, basaloid, adnexal neoplasm consistent with sebaceoma. Due to its association with Muir-Torre syndrome and increased risk of visceral malignancy, the patient was followed closely for signs of malignancy. At 36 months post-excision, there were no signs of recurrence; thereafter, the patient continued to receive routine cancer surveillance follow up.
Conclusion: Sebaceoma is a rarely encountered, benign, adnexal neoplasm which can occur in the head and neck. The treatment is surgical excision, and recurrence is rare. Sebaceoma can occur as part of Muir-Torre syndrome, and in these patients there is an increased risk of other sebaceous lesions and visceral malignancy; thus, genetic testing and surveillance should be strongly considered.

• 出版日期2012-8