Unusual Localization of Cavernous Hemangioma: Palatine Tonsil
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Abstract: Hemangiomas are benign tumors of dilated blood vessels. More than 50% of these lesions occur in the head and neck region. Tongue, lips, buccal mucosa, palate and floor of the mouth are the commonest site of the lesions. Cavernous hemangioma, known as congenital but now it is considered as an autosomal dominant disease. Management of hemangioma depends on a variety of factors but most hemangiomas require no intervention. It is most commonly seen in the head and neck region but an isolated hemangioma in the tonsillar tissue is a rare occurance. Keywords: Cavernous hemangioma, Palatine tonsil.
Authors and Affiliations
Merih Onal, Betul Agirgol, Gultekin Ovet, Necat Alatas
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP377254
- DOI -
- Views 83
- Downloads 0
Primary Subcutaneous Hydatid Cyst of the Calf: An Unusual Case Report
Abstract: Hydatid disease is a public health problem in endemic areas. Although the liver and lung are its most commonly locations, it rarely affects other tissues. A 41-year-old female patient was admitted to our clinic...
Primary tuberculous lymph cyst of the axilla – a rare case report
Isolated axillary tuberculosis lymph cyst is rare and described in patients without evidence of previous or ongoing tuberculosis anywhere in the body. Presented is a 32-year-old female with tuberculosis lymphatic cyst, c...
Anti-Ganglioside Q1b (GQ1b) Antibody Syndrome: A Case Series
Four patients were included in this case series. All tested positive for Anti-GQ1b antibody except one. All had external ophthalmoplegia, with associated clinical features. Case 1 presented with limb weakness, associated...
Schwannoma on the Ventral Surface of Tongue; a Rare Clinical Entity: Case Report
Abstract: Schwannomas or neurilemmomas are the tumor originate from Schwann cells of the nerve sheath. These are benign, encapsulated and usually gradually increasing tumors. Malignant transformation and recurrence is ve...
A Rare Case of Ureteric valve with associated vesico-ureteric reflux on contra lateral side: A Case report
Congenital ureteric obstruction caused by ureteric valves with associated vesico-ureteric reflux on contra lateral side is an extremely rare entity. Our patient, a two and a half-year-old male, had undergone evaluation f...