Manipoud P, Mom T, Kemeny J L, Fouilloux G, Lafaye M
Service ORL et Chirurgie cervico-faciale, Hôpital G. Montpied, Clermont-Ferrand.
Ann Otolaryngol Chir Cervicofac. 1994;111(2):111-4.
Authors report a case of a neuroendocrine carcinoma (Merkel cell tumor) located in the external meatus. These tumors have a fearsome prognostic. Immunohistochemical study has become indispensable to make the diagnosis. A literature review is presented, and therapeutic choices discussed. Wide and precocious surgical resection is advised.