Capillary hemangioma of the tympanic membrane

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

“…Of the 7 reported cases of vascular lesions arising from the tympanic membrane [1][2][3][4][5][6][7], if we evaluate the case synopsis and brief histological descriptions, 2 may be classifi ed as haemangiomas [1,6] with the remaining 5 more appropriately renamed vascular malformations [2][3][4][5]7]. Magliulo and Fusconi had classed their case as a capillary haemangioma [3], however, based on the lack of clinical progress over a 15-month period, this lesion may be more appropriately reclassifi ed as a vascular malformation.…”

“…In cases where surgical excision and subsequent reconstruction was performed [1,2,[5][6][7], these were carried out due to symptoms of hearing loss, otalgia or otorrhoea or for histological diagnosis due to atypical features [1]. In the case of Balkany et al [6], they chose initially to monitor the lesion conservatively; however, surgical excision was performed when the tumour doubled in size over 18 months.…”

“…It is, however, rarely found on the tympanic membrane. To date, only 7 cases have been reported in English medical literature [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] (Medline search, 1968 to present), with 3 of the lesions termed "capillary haemangioma" [1,3,6] and the remaining 4 "cavernous haemangioma" [2,4,5,7]. We present a case of a vascular lesion arising from the tympanic membrane with a review of the current literature; but also draw attention to the confusing nomenclature attributed to these lesions, potentially resulting in inappropriate management.…”

Cavernous Hemangioma of the External Canal, Tympanic Membrane, and Middle Ear Cleft: A Case Report

“…In our case, the mass extended beyond ossicles to reach the attic and facial nerve canal. There are other solitary case reports of cavernous or capillary hemangiomas involving the middle ear and external ear canal [9][10][11][12].…”

“…Although close observation is sometimes recommended especially for small asymptomatic lesions, the treatment of choice is complete surgical excision especially in large and symptomatic tumors [3,12].…”