Compound Nevus Occurring Near External Auditory Canal: Successful Treatment by CO2 Laser Abrasion.

Abstract

Melanocytic nevus is common pigmented skin tumor, but it has rare occurrence near the external auditory canal. A skin graft is required if a wide surgical excision is performed for the nevi occurring near the external auditory canal. A CO2 laser was considered to be a good alternative for the removal of melanocytic nevus in this area. We herein report a case of compound nevus occurring near the external auditory canal that was successfully treated by CO2 laser abrasion.

• Authors: Won-Serk Kim, Kye Hoon Park
• Journal: Korean journal of audiology (Korean J Audiol) Vol. 17 Issue 1 Pg. 30-1 (Apr 2013) ISSN: 2092-9862 [Print] Korea (South)
• PMID: 24653901 (Publication Type: Case Reports)