External auditory canal obstruction due to osteoma in a Syrian male patient: long-standing neglect and delayed diagnosis in a rural setting—a case report

External auditory canal obstruction due to osteoma in a Syrian male patient: long-standing neglect and delayed diagnosis in a rural setting—a case report

Abstract Introduction Osteomas are benign bone tumors most commonly found in the external auditory canal, often mistaken for exostoses. While typically asymptomatic, larger osteomas can cause hearing loss, tinnitus, or canal obstruction. Case presentation A 20-year-old Syrian male presented with pro...

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Main Authors: Bilal Hasan, Zulfiqar Hamdan, Lina Mohamad, Nagham Salem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Case report
Osteoma
External auditory canal benign tumors
Mastoid
External auditory canal stenosis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05501-x
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