Cavernous Hemangioma in the Parotid Gland of an Adult: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Farhan M Alanazi ^1,2, Saeed Alqahtani ¹, Sultan H Alruwaili ³

⁰Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, SAU.

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February 15, 2024

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Summary

Cavernous hemangiomas are rare benign vascular tumors in adults, particularly in the head and neck. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges and successful surgical treatment of a parotid gland cavernous hemangioma in an elderly Saudi female.

Area Of Science

Vascular Surgery
Head and Neck Surgery
Diagnostic Radiology

Background

Hemangiomas are benign vascular tumors classified as cavernous, capillary, or mixed.
They most commonly affect the head and neck region.
While prevalent in pediatrics, hemangiomas are rare in adults.

Observation

This report details a rare case of cavernous hemangioma in a 66-year-old Saudi female.
The tumor was located in the parotid gland, an uncommon site for this condition in adults.
Diagnosis was challenging due to the rarity of adult cavernous hemangiomas.

Findings

Accurate diagnosis necessitates a comprehensive patient history, thorough physical examination, and advanced radiological imaging.
Surgical resection is identified as the most effective treatment for adult cavernous hemangiomas.
This case represents a unique presentation in Saudi Arabia, with limited prior reporting in the region.

Implications

Emphasizes the need for heightened clinical suspicion and advanced diagnostic tools for adult cavernous hemangiomas.
Highlights surgical resection as the definitive treatment option.
Contributes to the limited literature on adult cavernous hemangiomas, particularly in the Saudi Arabian context.

Keywords:

hemangiomas mass parotid gland salivary glands vascular tumors