Xanthoma in the external acoustic meatus

a unique case of xanthoma in the external ear canal pediatric patient is presented this report. We describe and resume current literature on xanthomas head neck area. clinical intraoperative findings are reported presumed mechanisms for emergence discussed. furthermore described pathologic immunohistochemical characteristics. mostly seen patients with lipid metabolism disorders or hyperlipidemia. However, they can be present normolipemic also associated hematologic disease. Literature existence xanthomata area rare there no reports population to best our knowledge. Besides presentation, characteristic histopathological features confirm diagnosis. When overlapping, immunohistochemistry necessary. since different subtypes have specific typical underlying disease, opinion histopathologic confirmation, especially patient, important. This enables accurate referral specialized clinician identify eventually treat metabolic