Characteristics of a pediatric patient with a capillary hemangioma of the palatal mucosa: a case report.
The purpose of this study was to report the case of a capillary hemangioma in a 12-month-old female. The lesion appeared: (1) erythematous to deep purple in appearance; (2) dome-shaped; (3) partially blanched with pressure; and (4) rapidly enlarged in the oropharyngeal region. Magnetic resonance imaging studies demonstrated the affected area and adjacent soft tissues. The lesion was diagnosed as a capillary hemangioma through histopathology. Early detection and biopsy is necessary to determine the clinical behavior of the tumor and potential dentoalveolar complications.
Yoon
Richard K
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Division of Pediatric, Dentistry, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY, USA. rky1@columbia.edu
Chussid
Steven
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Sinnarajah
Narmatha
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005887:Gingival Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D018324:Hemangioma, Capillary / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010157:Palatal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology