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Lingual cavernous hemangioma in a Nepalese boy-'A Difficult Associate!!!'
Ashish L Shrestha1, Shova Banstola Paudel2
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Grande International Hospital, Dhapasi, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|October 30, 2018
Summary
Oral hemangiomas are rare benign vascular tumors. This case report details a successful surgical treatment for a pediatric cavernous hemangioma of the tongue, a rare occurrence in Nepal.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Vascular tumors
- Pediatric oncology
Background:
- Hemangiomas are benign vascular neoplasms.
- While common in head and neck, oral cavity and tongue hemangiomas are rare.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for pediatric patients.
Observation:
- A 5-year-old boy presented with a tongue swelling.
- Previous conservative therapies were unsuccessful.
- The swelling was located on the anterior third of the tongue.
Findings:
- Surgical excision was performed for the tongue mass.
- Histological examination confirmed a cavernous hemangioma.
- This is the first reported case from Nepal.
Implications:
- Highlights the rarity of oral hemangiomas in children.
- Emphasizes surgical excision as an effective treatment.
- Contributes to the understanding of rare pediatric vascular tumors in the region.