Lymphangiomas are uncommon congenital lesions of the lymphatic system which are usually present in childhood. We report a case of adult lymphangioma, localized in the neck, and discuss the presentation, diagnosis and management of this tumor.
We report a glomus jugulare tumor in a 60 yrs old female; non diabetic, non hypertensive who presented with continuous pulsatile hissing tinnitus in right ear with progressive hearing impairment and fullness in the ear. Detailed history and examination with aid of investigations it turned out to be glomus jugulare, treated by surgical excision by post auricular hypotympanotomy approach.
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