External Auditory Canal Paraganglioma Causing Chronic Mastoiditis with Complications of Bezold and Luc’s Abscesses

• Published in: Indian Journal of Otology
• Main Author: Goh S.P.; Chung Wong D.K.; Tuang G.J.; Goh B.S.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85183037248&doi=10.4103%2findianjotol.indianjotol_107_23&partnerID=40&md5=ec4621958edf715e5330521b1a786f1f

Paragangliomas (PGs) are rare, benign neuroendocrine tumors that originate from neuroectodermal tissues. PGs arising from the ear canal are extremely rare, with only a few cases reported to date. The common symptoms of ear canal PGs include ear discharge, ear fullness, and hearing loss. This article describes unusual manifestations of ear canal PGs otitis media with Bezold and Luc’s abscesses, in an immunocompromised young adult. The pathogenesis of the disease is described. In addition, determining the origin of PG in this case was not straightforward compared to previously reported ear canal PGs. The derivation of the diagnosis is further discussed. © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications. All rights reserved.