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Intravestibular space occupying lesions of lipoma and schwannoma.

Authors :
Choi JS
Kim YH
Han CD
Kim KS
Source :
Auris, nasus, larynx [Auris Nasus Larynx] 2012 Aug; Vol. 39 (4), pp. 431-3. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Nov 26.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Intravestibular lipoma (IVL) and intravestibular schwannoma (IVS) are rare tumors occupying the intravestibular space. Patients with IVL or IVS complain of hearing impairment, tinnitus or recurrent rotatory vertigo. Therefore, the clinical practitioner could misdiagnose them as sudden sensorineural hearing loss or Meniere's disease. Since delayed diagnosis and treatment could lead to more severe and refractory symptoms, clinicians should have a high index of suspicion for early diagnosis. Recent advancements in imaging diagnostic tools such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging have facilitated the correct diagnosis of these intravestibular tumors without surgical removal. Presently, we report two different kinds of intravestibular tumors of lipoma and schwannoma which manifest different clinical course and treatment strategies.<br /> (Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1879-1476
Volume :
39
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Auris, nasus, larynx
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22119483
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anl.2011.10.014