Haemangioma or vascular malformation of the tympanic membrane? a case report and review of literature

Yeo, A.; Majithia, Anooj; Kalan, A.

doi:10.1007/s12070-008-0019-8

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“…More recent literature reclassifying hemangiomas as vascular malformations at various anatomical sites demonstrates increasing effort among all disciplines to correctly identify and classify these lesions. 18,19 There are two main limitations to the present study. One is the small sample size.…”

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Facial Nerve Hemangiomas: Vascular Tumors or Malformations?

Benoit

North

McKenna

et al. 2010

Otolaryngol.--head neck surg.

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Lesions of the geniculate ganglion historically referred to as "hemangiomas" do not demonstrate clinical, histopathological, or immunohistochemical features consistent with a benign vascular tumor, but instead are consistent with venous malformation. We propose that these lesions be classified as "venous vascular malformations of the facial nerve." This nomenclature should more accurately predict clinical behavior and guide therapeutic interventions.

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“…The traditional nomenclature referring to the lesions as “hemangiomas” has, however, persisted. More recent literature reclassifying hemangiomas as vascular malformations at various anatomical sites demonstrates increasing effort among all disciplines to correctly identify and classify these lesions 18,19…”

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confidence: 99%

Facial Nerve Hemangiomas: Vascular Tumors or Malformations?

Benoit

North

McKenna

et al. 2010

Otolaryngol.--head neck surg.

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“…Each lesion of the external auditory canal should be differentiated from a number of other conditions, such as inflammatory aural polyp, glomus tumors, arteriovenous malformation, and EAC carcinoma. Treatment of choice is complete excision of the lesion under general anaesthesia, although the "watch and wait" method has been described in the literature for small, asymptomatic hemangiomas [4]. The lesion may be excised through a transcanal, endaural, or postauricular approach.…”

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Cavernous Hemangioma of the Eardrum And External Auditory Canal: Case Presentation And Review of Literature

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Background: An external auditory canal cavernous hemangioma, with or without involvement of the eardrum and middle ear (ME), is rare; only 23 cases have been described so far. Case report:We present a patient with cavernous hemangioma of the external auditory canal, which extended to the tympanic cavity and presented with intermittent episodes of bleeding. Total excision was curative with no recurrence at 9-month follow up. In addition, the literature is reviewed with respect to epidemiology, presentation, evaluation and treatment options for hemangiomas arising from the external ear canal. Conclusions:Treatment is achieved by excising the entire lesion, using a transcanal, endaural, or postauricural approach. For hemangiomas extending to the medial aspect of the external auditory canal or the tympanic membrane, a retroauricular approach is favoured.

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“…In children, during the proliferative phase, it has been observed that the urine and serum levels of the basic fibroblasts growth factor (bFGF) have increased. Freedman (1972) was the first to report the presence of hemangioma in the outer ear, describing two male patients at their 60's with lesion that started from the posterior wall of the EAC affecting TM [10]. Capillary haemangioma in the middle ear was first described by Jones in 1930 [6].…”

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“…Diagnosis is based on clinical evaluation, otoscopic examination, diagnostic tests include a pure tone audiometry, HRCT and Magnetic resonance imaging of temporal bone, which are essential to delineate the extent of the tumour, the possible presence of osseous erosions and to perform differential diagnosis, which is better clarified by a histopathological examination. If retrotympanic, the differential diagnosis is the paraganglioma of the middle ear [9,10].…”

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Capillary Haemangioma: A Rare Vascular Tumour of the External Auditory Canal

Varshney

Malhotra

Kaur

et al. 2015

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

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Haemangiomas are relatively common in the head and neck region, but cases in the temporal bone are rare. Hemangioma of the external auditory canal (EAC) is a rare otologic entity. Up till now (till 2013), only 18 cases of hemangioma EAC have been reported in the English literature. It is commonly classified as capillary or cavernous hemangioma. According to the literature, this case represents the fourth patient with capillary hemangioma of the EAC. A 22-year-old male presented to our department with a 3 years history of right-sided aural fullness, mild pain and decreased hearing. There was no history of ear discharge, pulsatile tinnitus, vertigo and local trauma. Otomicroscopic and otoendoscopic examination revealed a smooth surface, reddish pulsatile mass arising from the right postero-superior portion of bony canal wall, which measured about 1 cm in diameter, obstructing 2/3rd of the EAC. The tympanic membrane was not seen. No facial nerve dysfunction was observed. Patient had moderate conductive hearing loss in right ear on audiology. HRCT temporal bone showed soft tissue mass involving the right EAC and middle ear. The lesion was excised via a postaural approach under general anesthesia. The tumor was a reddish, soft mass and measured 1.6 9 1.7 9 2.8 cm. The histopathologic assessment indicated a capillary hemangioma.

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Haemangioma or vascular malformation of the tympanic membrane? a case report and review of literature

Cited by 6 publications

References 8 publications

Facial Nerve Hemangiomas: Vascular Tumors or Malformations?

Facial Nerve Hemangiomas: Vascular Tumors or Malformations?

Cavernous Hemangioma of the Eardrum And External Auditory Canal: Case Presentation And Review of Literature

Capillary Haemangioma: A Rare Vascular Tumour of the External Auditory Canal

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