This document discusses basal cell carcinoma, an uncontrolled growth of ear cells. The causes are often unknown but may include infection or prolonged sun exposure. Clinical features include unhealed ulcers and enlarged lymph nodes. Diagnosis involves a health history, physical exam, imaging like MRI, and biopsy. Treatment options are radiation therapy, chemotherapy with cisplatin, and surgery.

2. Mr. Manikandan.T,
RN., RM., M.Sc(N)., D.C.A .,(Ph.D)
Assistant Professor,
Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing,
VMCON, Puducherry.

3. • Uncontrolled growth of ear cells

4. CAUSES
• Unknown
• Infection
• Prolonged exposure to sun

5. CLINICAL FEATURES
• Unhealed ulcer
• Lymphnode enlargement

6. DIAGNOSIS
• H.C
• P/E
• MRI
• Biopsy
• CT

7. MANAGEMENT
• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy – cisplastin
• Surgery