Cavernous Hemangioma of the Tongue in an Adult

Hemangiomas are benign tumors characterized by the proliferation of dilated blood vessels, typically capillaries and veins. They primarily occur in infancy and childhood, with the majority affecting the head and neck region. Oral hemangiomas, though relatively rare, can affect areas such as the lips...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-06, Vol.16 (6), p.e62800
Main Authors: Kalra, Yash, Goyal, Akshita, Babu, Manu, Chavan, Paresh, Ingale, Mayur
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Airway management
Blood
Blood vessels
Case reports
Cell growth
Females
Growth factors
Hemangioma
Hepatitis C
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Lasers
Medical imaging
Oral Medicine
Otolaryngology
Pathology
Sarcoma
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Summary:Hemangiomas are benign tumors characterized by the proliferation of dilated blood vessels, typically capillaries and veins. They primarily occur in infancy and childhood, with the majority affecting the head and neck region. Oral hemangiomas, though relatively rare, can affect areas such as the lips, tongue, buccal mucosa, and palate. Despite their benign nature, managing vascular malformations is crucial due to potential functional loss and lifelong aesthetic concerns. This case report involves a 76-year-old woman presenting with a soft reddish-blue mass on the dorsal aspect of her tongue, causing functional impairment. While various treatment options exist for oral vascular malformations, including sclerotherapy and cryosurgery, surgical excision was chosen in this case, considering the patient's age and the associated risks of the condition.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.62800