Cavernous Hemangioma of the External Auditory Canal: Two Case-Reports and a Literature Review

Objective: To report two unusual occurrence of cavernous hemangiomas of the external auditory canal. Study Design: Case report and review of relevant literature. Materials and Methods: Presentation of patient data, CT and MRI images, surgical treatment and histological findings. Results: Both cases received a treatment regimen of surgical excision. One case involved a relatively large surgical skin defect that was reconstructed with split thickness skin graft, while the other one, with a limited small tumor, underwent excision and was allowed to progress to secondary healing. The postoperative course was uneventful in each case. Conclusion: More than half of hemangiomas occur in the head and neck; however, involvement of the external auditory canal is rare. Surgical resection is the first choice for treatment in symptomatic patients, and close follow-up is recommended to monitor possible recurrence.