Sclerosing haemangioma in Singapore

The Singapore experience with 11 cases of sclerosing haemangioma of lung seen from 1970-1984 is analysed. There is female preponderance (9/11) and the majority (8/11) were asymptomatic. Seven patients were treated by wedge resection and 4 had lobectomies. Microscopically, the lesion had variegated growth pattern with characteristic polygonal cells present in the stroma. All patients were well after surgery. The longest follow-up period is 7 years with no recurrence seen. This is an unusual, distinctive and benign entity which should be distinguished from other inflammatory conditions in the lung.