title: Central hemangioma. Review and a case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, India.
authors.forename: R N
authors.initials: RN
authors.lastname: Mody
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Sathawane
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rai
mesh_terms: 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