Auricula Tumors

Approximately “6–10% of all cutaneous malignancies” detected in the head and neck region are auricular skin tumors. The most common cancers found in this area are basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of cutaneous origin. Malignant melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, Kaposi’s sarcoma, and dermatofibrosarcoma are some of the rarer histologic types that may be found. BCC is extremely rare in terms of metastasis. In contrast, SCC tends to metastasize at a relatively high rate and grows infiltratively. The most important things that can cause skin cancer are environmental factors and ultraviolet radiation. Other risk factors include skin scarring, burns, ulcers, immunosuppression, prior radiation therapy, exposure to chemical agents, and human papillomavirus infection. The auricle is anatomically distinct and highly structured. It is critical to maintaining facial harmony. In addition, the auricle is part of the H-zone of the face, also known as the mask area. For this reason, “high-risk” tumors develop on the auricle. In addition, the auricle has a higher risk of invasion and metastasis for cutaneous malignancies compared to other sun-exposed areas. Surgical and non-surgical methods are the two primary categories into which many current treatments for skin cancer fall. Because auricular skin malignancies are very dangerous, surgery should be considered as a last resort. On the other hand, reconstructive and oncologic procedures are complicated by the anatomy and structure of the auricle.