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Auricular Capillary Hemangioma: A Rare Case Report
Mahboobe Asadi1, Amirhossein Ehsani1, Zhaleh Mohsenifar2
1Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.
Clinical Case Reports
|December 4, 2025
Summary
Auricular capillary hemangiomas are rare vascular lesions in adults. Surgical excision is an effective treatment with low recurrence and good cosmetic results for these external ear growths.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Otolaryngology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Auricular capillary hemangiomas are uncommon vascular malformations affecting the external ear.
- These lesions require consideration in the differential diagnosis of ear vascular abnormalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the rarity and diagnostic considerations of auricular capillary hemangiomas in adults.
- To present surgical excision as a definitive treatment option.
Main Methods:
- Review of adult cases diagnosed with auricular capillary hemangioma.
- Analysis of treatment outcomes following complete surgical excision.
Main Results:
- Auricular capillary hemangioma is a rare diagnosis in the adult population.
- Complete surgical excision demonstrated a low rate of recurrence.
- Excellent cosmetic outcomes were achieved post-excision.
Conclusions:
- Auricular capillary hemangioma should be included in the differential diagnosis for adult external ear vascular lesions.
- Surgical excision offers a successful treatment modality with minimal recurrence and favorable aesthetics.
