A Case of Venous Malformation in Temporomandibular Joint Causing Stenosis of External Auditory Canal
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2018.00066
- Author:
Sihong CHOE
1
;
Donghoo LEE
;
Mi Seon KANG
;
Kyung Wook HEO
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Inje University, Busan Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea. heokw96@daum.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
External auditory canal;
Temporomandibular joint;
Vascular malformation;
Veins
- MeSH:
Aged;
Constriction, Pathologic;
Ear Canal;
Humans;
Male;
Mouth;
Temporomandibular Joint;
Vascular Malformations;
Veins
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2019;62(5):299-302
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Both neoplasm and infections arising from the external auditory canal (EAC) can involve the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) but rarely the reverse. A benign TMJ mass that presents as an EAC mass is a rare otologic entity as only seven cases have been reported worldwide. The authors experienced a 72-year-old male patient presenting with EAC mass with fluctuation when opening the mouth, which turned out to be caused by venous malformation of the TMJ. Surgical excision of the mass via endaural approach was successful. We present this case with a review of the literature.
