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Hemangioma of rib: a different perspective
Hemant Deshmukh1, Kranti K Rathod1, Priya Hira1
1Department of Radiology, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India.
Polish Journal of Radiology
|April 14, 2015
Summary
Rib hemangiomas are rare benign vascular tumors. This case highlights pre-operative embolization to reduce bleeding risk during surgical removal and warns against complications from biopsy.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Oncology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Hemangiomas are common benign tumors affecting intraosseous and soft tissues.
- Vertebral hemangiomas are frequently encountered in radiological practice.
- Rib hemangiomas represent a rare clinical presentation.
Observation:
- A case of a rib lesion with classic hemangioma imaging features was reported.
- The lesion presented as a vascular anomaly within the rib bone.
Findings:
- Pre-operative embolization of the vascular rib lesion was performed.
- Surgical removal via thoracotomy was successfully conducted post-embolization.
- The procedure aimed to mitigate intraoperative bleeding risks.
Implications:
- This approach can reduce surgical complications in rare rib hemangiomas.
- Overzealous histopathological needling of vascular lesions can lead to complications.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for favorable outcomes.
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