Osteoma of the Internal Auditory Canal as a Rare Finding in Imaging: A Case Report

Abstract

Osteomas are a type of benign tumors that can develop in various bones of the skull. The fronto-ethmoidal region is the most commonly affected site, with over 50% of cases being reported in this location. The temporal bone, particularly the mastoid and external auditory canal regions, is another frequent site of osteoma formation. However, the occurrence of osteomas within the middle ear is relatively uncommon. The presence of osteomas within the internal auditory canal is a rare phenomenon and has been reported infrequently in the medical literature.