Intraosseous hemangioma of the vomer: a case report

We describe an unusual case of intraosseous hemangioma of the vomer. The lesion had a characteristic radiographic appearance, especially on the computed tomographic scan. The two most interesting points in this case were the rarity as a site for the occurrence of hemangioma and the successful extirpation of the tumor via the Le Fort 1 osteotomy approach without embolization of the feeding vessels. The benefits of this approach included the wide surgical field afforded deep in the midface region, which was important for controlling bleeding, as well as the complete extirpation of the tumor.