Intralabyrinthine sporadic endolymphatic sac tumour

Discussion Endolymphatic sac tumours invade the posterior part of the petrous temporal bone. According to two studies concerning patients with Von Hippel-Lindau disease, endolymphatic sac tumours arise from the endolymphatic duct. This case of intralabyrinthine sporadic endolymphatic sac tumour supports this hypothesis for sporadic forms, indicating the need for labyrinthectomy associated with tumour resection to avoid recurrence.

Source: European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases - November 7, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research