Central hemangioma. Review and a case report.
Central hemangioma is a rare vascular tumor of bone. When present in the head and neck region, it usually affects the vertebrae and skull: it very rarely affects the jaw bones. Its early detection and treatment are important as any minor trauma may result in fatal hemorrhage. A case of central hemangioma of the mandible is reported.
Mody
R N
RN
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, India.
Sathawane
R S
RS
Rai
S
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D000293:Adolescent; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D006472:Oral Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000209:etiology