An External Auditory Canal Lesion: Lobular Capillary Hemangioma

Hemangiomas are benign vascular tumors and they can occur quite commonly in the head and neck region [1-3]. Lobular capillary hemangioma (formerly named Pyogenic Granuloma) is a rare subtype that can be encountered in the skin and mucous membranes [4]. In the English literature, most reports include lesions of the oral cavity, face and nasal cavities. Although the relationship with female sex hormones (most lesions present during pregnancy), chronic irritation from oral implants, trauma due to nasal packing has been suggested, the exact etiology is still unclear [2,4]. The external ear canal is very uncommon location for a capillary hemangioma [5]. We wanted to share our experience on a massive external auditory canal mass that diagnosed as a lobular capillary hemangioma with the written consent of patient and her family.