Capillary hemangioma of the tympanic membrane

Am J Otolaryngol. 2005 Sep-Oct;26(5):351-2. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2005.02.006.

Abstract

We report a case of capillary hemangioma of the tympanic membrane in a 51-year-old man with conductive hearing loss, otalgia, and otorrhea. On examination, the external auditory canal was obstructed with a hard, dark red tumor, and purulent discharge was observed. The infection was controlled with antibiotics, but hearing loss persisted. Therefore, transcanal resection was performed. The tumor was attached to the postero-superior quadrant, and arose from the lamina propria. Histologically, the tumor was composed of multiple capillary-sized vessels surrounded by fibrous connective tissue and diagnosed as capillary hemangioma. After surgical treatment, hearing loss was diminished, and there has not been any sign of recurrence for 3 years despite the positive surgical margin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Otorrhea / etiology
  • Ear Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Ear Neoplasms / surgery
  • Earache / etiology
  • Hearing Loss, Conductive / etiology
  • Hemangioma, Capillary / diagnosis*
  • Hemangioma, Capillary / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tympanic Membrane / surgery*