Angioleiomyoma of the internal auditory meatus: a rare occurrence in the internal auditory canal

Karagama, Y.G., Bridge, L.R. and VanHille, P.T. (2005) Angioleiomyoma of the internal auditory meatus: a rare occurrence in the internal auditory canal. Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, 84, 216-218.

Abstract

We describe a case of angioleiomyoma of the internal auditory meatus. A finding of this tumor at this site is very unusual. In fact, our review of the literature revealed that only 1 case has been previously reported. In our patient, the tumor was clinically and radiologically difficult to distinguish from an acoustic neuroma. It would be important to recognize this rare small tumor preoperatively because it may be appropriate to manage it conservatively.

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