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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Expiration date:

Credit eligibility for this article is set to expire on November 1, 2025.

Learning Objectives

After completing the article, the learner should be able to:

  • 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.  

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Course summary
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  • 1.00 American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) MOC Part 2
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 MOC points in the American Board of Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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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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The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABS CC

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

ABIM MOC

 Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.0 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

 

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  • 1.00 American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) MOC Part 2
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 MOC points in the American Board of Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
  • 1.00 American Board of Surgery (ABS) Accredited CME
    Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance

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