Arterial embolisation of a facial haemangioma.
Non-invasive investigations in the diagnosis of highly vascular lesions are without doubt a sound principle. A case is presented however, in which the clinical diagnosis of a haemangioma was confirmed by ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) but required further investigation by angiography to facilitate treatment. Embolisation is a well established technique available in most large radiology departments, but may not be well known by general dental practitioners.
Williams
M D
MD
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Military Hospital, Woolwich.
Pearson
M H
MH
Thomas
F D
FD
D000328:Adult; D002342:Carotid Artery, External / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002680:Chin; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography