Middle ear capillary haemangioma: Review of literature and appraisal of management options

Autor: Sebastian Thomas, Elizabeth Casselden, J. Theaker, Vincent B. Batty, Ali A. Salamat
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Auris Nasus Larynx. 43:595-601
ISSN: 0385-8146
Popis: Infantile middle ear capillary haemangiomas (MECH) are a rare entity with only five reported cases in the literature. At present there is no consensus regarding the management of such lesions. Extra-cutaneous haemangiomas have been successfully managed with oral propranolol but not yet reported in MECH. We present a further case and appraise the management options. At present oral propranolol has not been used in the treatment of MECH. The literature suggests that infantile MECH have a higher propensity to spontaneously involute and a greater likelihood of response to propranolol. Surgical excision is the best option in older children and adults.
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