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Intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia of the internal auditory canal
Author(s) -
Sun Gordon H.,
Shoman Nael M.,
Theodosopoulos Philip V.,
Kendler Ady,
Pensak Myles L.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.22439
Subject(s) - auditory canal , medicine , pathology , audiology , anatomy
Intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia (IPEH), also known as Masson's tumor, is a rare vascular lesion characterized by intravascular proliferation of endothelial‐lined papillae and a propensity for manifestation in the head and neck. Signs and symptoms associated with IPEH generally occur due to compressive effects of the lesion on adjacent structures. A rare instance of IPEH occurring in the internal auditory canal is presented herein. Clinical presentation, radiographic and pathologic findings, and management strategies are discussed.