Abstract

Hemangioma of the temporal bone is a benign tumor which arises from the blood vessels. This tumor has association with facial nerve and specifically geniculate ganglion. This is a brief review on some important aspects of pathology, diagnosis and treatment of this tumor.

Keywords

tumor, fallopian canal dilation, geniculate ganglion, labyrinth, cochlear erosion, high possibility, isointense, temporal bone, canal dilation, aggressive tumors, recurrent, slow manner, bone hemangioma, resection, facial paralysis, surgical complications