A case of middle-ear angiosarcoma

Summary Introduction Middle-ear angiosarcoma is a rare malignant tumor that requires early diagnosis to allow satisfactory removal. The objective of the present study was to describe and discuss the diagnosis and treatment of this rare malignant middle-ear tumor. Case report A 12-year-old girl was a...

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Published in:European annals of otorhinolaryngology, head and neck diseases head and neck diseases, 2011-04, Vol.128 (2), p.87-89
Main Authors: Buraïma, F, Kouassi, Y.M, Coulibaly, A, Touré, A, Tanon-anoh, M.-J, Kouassi, B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Angiosarcoma
Child
Ear Canal - pathology
Ear Canal - surgery
Ear Neoplasms - diagnosis
Ear Neoplasms - pathology
Ear Neoplasms - surgery
Ear, Middle
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Hemangiosarcoma - diagnosis
Hemangiosarcoma - pathology
Hemangiosarcoma - surgery
Humans
Large tumor removal
Middle-ear
Neoplasm Invasiveness - pathology
Otolaryngology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Summary Introduction Middle-ear angiosarcoma is a rare malignant tumor that requires early diagnosis to allow satisfactory removal. The objective of the present study was to describe and discuss the diagnosis and treatment of this rare malignant middle-ear tumor. Case report A 12-year-old girl was admitted for a left retroauricular mass and a budding left external auditory canal tumor without associated peripheral facial nerve palsy. CT scan showed a mastoid-region tumor extending to the external auditory canal with mastoid and occipital bone-loss. Tumor removal used a retroauricular approach. Postoperative diagnosis was of angiosarcoma. At 12 months’ regular follow-up, there were no signs of local recurrence. Discussion and conclusion Middle-ear angiosarcoma is a rare tumor, in which diagnosis is late because early symptoms are not specific. A multidisciplinary approach is essential for efficient management.
ISSN:1879-7296
1879-730X
DOI:10.1016/j.anorl.2010.09.002