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Parotid haemangioma in infants: MR imaging at 1.5T
C D George1, Y Y Ng, M A Hall-Craggs
1NMR Unit, Hospital for Sick Children, London, UK.
Insights
Paediatric parotid haemangiomas are rare but require early diagnosis. Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging is crucial for identifying these benign vascular tumours in children, aiding in appropriate management decisions.
Area of Science:
- Paediatric Oncology
- Vascular Tumours
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Parotid gland neoplasms are rare, constituting less than 2% of human tumours.
- Haemangiomas are common in paediatric parotid glands (50%), unlike in adults (2%).
- Infantile haemangiomas often have a self-limiting course, necessitating expectant management and accurate early diagnosis.
Abstract:
Parotid gland neoplasms are uncommon and account for less than 2% of human tumours. Haemangiomas account for about 50% of parotid tumours in infants and children compared to only 2% in adults. As the clinical course of infantile haemangiomas may be self limiting and the initial treatment is expectant, early and accurate diagnosis is essential. We report 3 cases of paediatric parotid haemangioma and discuss the Magnetic Resonance (MR) characteristics of these tumours. In two cases the diagnosis was proven histologically and in one case Computed Tomography (CT) was also performed.