Case Report on Hemangioma
Abstract
Vascular anomalies comprise a widely heterogeneous group of tumours and
malformations. Haemangioma is the most common benign tumour of vascular
origin of head and neck region most commonly found on lips, tongue, buccal
mucosa and palate. Despite of its benign origin and behaviour, it is always of
clinical importance to the dental profession and requires appropriate management.
This case of palatal haemangioma mimicked itself as multiple palatal abscesses on
visual examination that lead to the confusion. The objective of this case report is to
create awareness and familiarity to such an unusual presentation so that the lesion
can be diagnosed and managed appropriately. This case report brings out a new dimension to a periodontist, the way a
haemangioma can present and the importance of appropriate diagnosis and
management, as haemangioma can lead to a life threatening bleeding.
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