title: Haemangioma or vascular malformation of the tympanic membrane? a case report and review of literature.
abstract: Benign vascular lesions are rarely found on the tympanic membrane. We report a case of such a lesion in a novel location, with review of the relevant literature. We also highlight the significance of accurate classification of such lesions, proposing adoption of more pathophysiologically-correct nomenclature of "haemangioma" and "vascular malformation".
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery and Audiological Medicine, Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 3UJ UK  ; Flat 38 Milton House, 75 Little Britain, London, EC1A 7BT UK.
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authors.lastname: Yeo
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authors.lastname: Majithia
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authors.lastname: Kalan
keywords: Capillary haemangioma; Cavernous haemangioma; Haemangioma; Terminology; Tympanic membrane; Vascular malformation