2024 Clinician Corner - Central hemangioma of the maxilla: variance in clinical and radiographic features
Abstract
Central hemangioma is a rare benign proliferation of blood vessels most often seen in the vertebral column and skull, but rarely in the jaws. It mainly occurs in the second decade of life with a female predilection. The diagnosis of central hemangioma is challenging due to its variable clinical and radiological characteristics and low incidence in the jaws. This article presents two cases of maxillary central hemangioma, analyzing their clinical, radiographic, and histological features and comparing them with existing literature on central hemangioma.
Keywords: Hemangioma; primary intraosseous; radiography; vascular malformation
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The planners and faculty for this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. The patient consented to the publication of this report.
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- Recognize the potential for this rare but time-sensitive lesion to be addressed.
- Refine one's acumen to be able to identify subtle features of an underreported condition
- Differentiate between some of the more common treatment modalities and their management with advantages and disadvantages.
Key points
- The diagnosis of central hemangioma in the jaws is challenging due to its rarity and variable radiographic characteristics.
- Prompt and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management, highlighting the need for clinicians to recognize the diverse features of this lesion.
Eric Mastanduono, DDS1, Farnaz Namazi, DDS1, Hui Liang, DDS, MS, PhD1,2, Madhu Nair, BDS, DMD, MS, PhD1,2, Paras Patel, DDS3, Victoria Woo, DDS1, and Mehrnaz Tahmasbi Arashlow, DDS1
1 Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Texas A&M School of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas, USA
2 Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
3 Center for Oral Pathology, Dallas, Texas, USA
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