BENIGN LESIONS OF THE EXTERNAL AUDITORY-CANAL

Although histologically benign, lesions discussed in this review of be nign lesions of the external auditory canal can, if underestimated, re sult in significant local tissue destruction. Accurate diagnosis will not only exclude malignancies but will also identify benign diseases w ith particularly insidious and locally aggressive growth patterns. Dis cussed in this article are a few common lesions and several interestin g, but uncommon, entities that may be encountered. Radiologic and hist ologic examples supplement descriptions in the article.