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Bleeding cavernous hemangioma of lower lip: a case report
Brihaspati Sigdel1, Bipin Subedi2
1Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Gandaki Medical College and Consultant ENT Surgeon, Metrocity Hospital.
Abstract:
Hemangioma is a common benign vascular tumor. However, bleeding cavernous hemangioma of the lower lip are a rare condition.
Case Presentation:
A 67-year-old female presented with bleeding from the lower lip. The bleeding increased with palpation. A clinical diagnosis of hemangioma of the lower lip was made. It was difficult to localize with ultrasound. It was explored and excised successfully.
Clinical Discussion:
Hemangioma can be superficial, deep, or mixed. Generally, hemangioma involute spontaneously. Bleeding hemangioma causing functional disturbances need to be treated, for which various modalities are available, including excision.
Conclusion:
Hemangioma of the lip is a benign tumor of vascular origin. In selected cases, excision can be performed.
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