title: Oral changes stemming from hemangioma of the tongue.
abstract: Hemangiomas are among the most common tumors found in children and are characterized by an excess of blood vessels. They most often affect the area of the head and neck, occur with greater frequency among women and Caucasians, and can be found in the oral cavity-especially on the lips, tongue, or mucosa. Clinically, hemangiomas present as asymptomatic red or blue-colored lesions that grow rapidly and are capable of spontaneous regression. When they are found on the tongue, they can result in clinical problems as well as recurrent trauma due to biting of the tongue and tooth-brushing, resulting in bleeding, obstruction of the upper airways, and difficulty with chewing, deglutition, and speaking. The purpose of this article was to present a case study of a 4-year-old child with a diagnosis of hemangioma of the tongue, emphasizing the oral changes found as a result of this lesion, as well as the dental treatment used to minimize these changes.
authors: Department of Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, and Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors: Fernanda Weber de Morais
authors: FW
authors: Gallarreta
authors: Karina Alessandra M Grecca
authors: KA
authors: Pieroni
authors: Carolina Paes Torres
authors: CP
authors: Mantovani
authors: Francisco Wanderley Garcia de Paula
authors: FW
authors: Silva
authors: Paulo
authors: P
authors: Nelson-Filho
authors: Alexandra Mussolino
authors: AM
authors: de Queiroz
mesh_terms: D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005927:Glossectomy / Q000379:methods; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D024343:Open Bite / Q000209:etiology; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000209:etiology