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.
Division of Pediatric, Dentistry, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY, USA. rky1@columbia.edu
Richard K
RK
Yoon
Steven
S
Chussid
Narmatha
N
Sinnarajah
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