Angioleiomyoma of the Auricle: A Rare Tumor

Two Cases of Angioleiomyoma of the Auricle

“…There are several reports of auricular angioleiomyoma in literature [1][2][3][4][5][6] . The common clinical presentation of this tumor is a skin-colored, round, and firm solitary nodule that is smaller than 1.5 cm in most cases.…”

“…Microscopically, the tumor has a characteristic appearance composed of smooth muscle bundles with vascular channels surrounded by a thin capsule [1] . Typically, the inner layers of the smooth muscles of vessels are arranged in an orderly circumferential fashion, and the outer layers spin or swirl away from the vessel and merge with the less well-ordered peripheral muscle fibers [4] .…”

“…Angioleiomyoma is a benign tumor originating from the muscularis layer of blood vessel walls [1] . Most commonly, this tumor appears as a painful solitary lesion on a lower extremity.…”

“…Most commonly, this tumor appears as a painful solitary lesion on a lower extremity. However, it is painless when it occurs in the head and neck region [1][2][3][4] . As this tumor does not have any specific clinical symptoms or diagnostic characteristics, it is not easy to suspect this tumor unless it is found in the predilection sites [5] .…”

“…As this tumor does not have any specific clinical symptoms or diagnostic characteristics, it is not easy to suspect this tumor unless it is found in the predilection sites [5] . Several reports of angioleiomyoma in the auricle have been published in literature [1][2][3][4][5][6] . The authors present two cases of auricular angioleiomyoma along with a review of literature.…”