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Jaspreet Singh Gill¹, Sharanjeet Gill, Amit Bhardwaj

¹Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, SGT Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute, Gurgaon, Budhera, Haryana 122505, India.

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This study reports a rare case of capillary haemangioma, a common benign vascular tumor, found on the palatal gingiva of a young female. Early diagnosis and management are crucial for dental professionals.

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Area of Science:

Oral pathology
Vascular anomalies
Head and neck oncology

Background:

Vascular anomalies encompass a diverse range of tumors and malformations.
Hemangiomas are the most frequent benign vascular tumors in the head and neck.
Oral cavity locations include lips, tongue, buccal mucosa, and palate.

Observation:

A rare case of capillary hemangioma was identified.
The affected site was the palatal gingiva.
The patient was a 14-year-old female.

Findings:

Capillary hemangioma presentation on palatal gingiva is uncommon.
The tumor, though benign, necessitates dental attention.
This case highlights a rare oral manifestation of a common condition.

Implications:

Dental professionals must be aware of rare oral hemangioma presentations.
Appropriate diagnostic and management strategies are essential.
Understanding the spectrum of vascular anomalies aids clinical practice.