An additional case of an anomalous course of the internal carotid artery presenting as a middle ear tumor is described. Recognition of the existence of this entity resulted in the correct diagnosis by arteriography. A plea is made for arteriographic study of all “vascular” middle ear tumors prior to surgical exploration and biopsy.
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