Angioma of the chest wall: A report of 2 cases

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Oncology
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Vascular Anomalies

Background:

• Hemangiomas are common benign congenital tumors of endothelial origin, typically appearing in infancy.
• While frequently observed on the face or trunk, chest-wall hemangiomas are exceptionally rare.
• Spontaneous involution is a characteristic feature of most hemangiomas.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the sonographic characteristics of rare chest-wall hemangiomas in pediatric patients.
• To emphasize the diagnostic utility of ultrasound in identifying these specific vascular anomalies.
• To contribute to the limited literature on pediatric chest-wall hemangiomas.

Main Methods:

• Case report detailing two pediatric patients diagnosed with chest-wall hemangiomas.
• Emphasis on the detailed sonographic evaluation and imaging findings.
• Correlation of sonographic features with clinical presentation.

Main Results:

• Sonographic examination revealed distinct features of chest-wall hemangiomas in both pediatric cases.
• Ultrasound effectively delineated the extent and nature of the vascular tumors.
• The findings underscore the importance of considering hemangiomas in the differential diagnosis of pediatric chest masses.

Conclusions:

• Chest-wall hemangiomas, though rare, can be accurately diagnosed using sonography in children.
• Understanding the sonographic presentation is crucial for appropriate clinical management.
• This report adds valuable imaging data to the scarce literature on pediatric chest-wall hemangiomas.