Question

A 25-year-old presents with a painless ulcer on the right ear cartilage that has not healed for 2 months. Suspected malignant external ear lesion. Which is the best next step?

Accepted Answer

Punch biopsy of the lesion

Answer

Topical antibiotics

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MRI scanning only

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Topical steroid drops

Answer

Audiometry test

Practice question

A 25-year-old presents with a painless ulcer on the right ear cartilage that has not healed for 2 months. Suspected malignant external ear lesion. Which is the best next step?