Cavernous Hemangioma of the Mandible
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32412/pjohns.v24i2.685Keywords:
cavernous hemangioma, mandible, hemorrhage, external carotid ligation, mandibulectomyAbstract
Objectives: To report a case of hemangioma arising from the mandible and its clinical presentation; describe the similarities with which mandibular hemangioma may mimic odontogenic and non-odontogenic lesions; and identify diagnostic and treatment modalities employed in these patients.
Methods:
Design: Case Report
Setting: Tertiary Public Hospital
Patient: One
Results: A 12-year-old male with intractable gum bleeding exacerbated by intra-operative manipulation of a loose first premolar, and uncontrolled by left external carotid ligation, underwent segmental mandibulectomy. The resected segment revealed multiple porosities and a hollow blood-filled cavity. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of cavernous hemangioma.
Conclusion: Though rare, mandibular hemangiomas should be considered in lesions involving the mandible. Diagnosis is difficult with an array of lesions that may appear clinically and radiographically similar. The non-specific signs and symptoms of mandibular hemangioma could lead to exsanguinating hemorrhage if not attended to promptly.
Keywords: cavernous hemangioma, mandible, hemorrhage, external carotid ligation, mandibulectomy
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