Osteoma of the internal auditory canal.
OBJECTIVE
To review presenting symptoms and illustrate management options for this uncommon lesion.


METHODS
Case series and literature review.


METHODS
Tertiary referral center.


METHODS
Three cases of osteoma of the internal auditory canal are presented. Additional cases from the literature, diagnosed by radiographic appearance or gross description, are included for comparison.


METHODS
Response of clinical symptoms.


RESULTS
Presenting symptoms are highly variable. Available reports do not adequately define the natural history of the lesion.


CONCLUSIONS
The lack of a consistent presentation despite a similar radiographic appearance suggests that the osteoma is often an incidental finding.
Vrabec
J T
JT
Department of Otolaryngology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 77555-0521, USA.
Lambert
P R
PR
Chaljub
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D000328:Adult; D001299:Audiometry; D004428:Ear Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007759:Labyrinth Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010016:Osteoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography