Spontaneously Extruded Osteoma of the External Auditory Canal
Abstract
Osteomas of the external ear canal are rare but benign bony growths. We present a case report of an external auditory canal osteoma in a 74-year-old female that spontaneously extruded from the ear. The patient was evaluated after the lesion dislodged from her ear canal without physical manipulation or operative intervention, and she presented the specimen intact. The diagnosis of osteoma was made clinically, radiographically, and pathologically. We propose that certain external ear canal osteomas may resolve spontaneously or be amenable to in-office removal.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Ear and Head Tumors
Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments
Congenital Ear and Nasal Anomalies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Case Reports in Otolaryngology
- Volume
- 2026
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 9984450–9984450
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN