Cerebellopontine angle lipomatous hamartoma of nerve: case report

Colin B. A. Reid, Paul A. Fagan, Jennifer Turner

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Abstract

Cerebellopontine angle lipoma has been previously described in 21 patients and is frequently unresectable. An intracanalicular lipomatous hamartoma in a 60-year-old male is presented. MRI enabled a correct preoperative diagnosis to be made. Complete surgical excision, without major neurologic deficit was achieved. A review of the literature reveals that the tumor is frequently infiltrative, especially when vascular elements are prominent. The histologic characteristics and the hamartomatous nature of the lesion are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)374-377
Number of pages4
JournalAmerican Journal of Otology
Volume12
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - 1991

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