Abstract
This case report presents a 73-year old Asian female with a presumed dermoid cyst in the buccal mucosa of the left cheek that was visible and embarrassing to her. Histopathology revealed the mass to be consistent with a cavernous hemangioma. Hemangiomas are benign vascular tumors of mesenchymal origin. It is usually present at birth but can develop later in life. It commonly occurs in the head and neck region, but rarely in the oral cavity.
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Y. S. Lee DMD MD PHD MPH MSEd Cameron.
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Introduction
Hemangiomas are a group of benign mesenchymal vascular tumors characterized by a proliferation of blood vessels histologically.
Discussion
In the oral cavity, cavernous hemangiomas are rare painless dark purple-blue colored soft tissue masses that will blanch with digital pressure. Hemangiomas can occur on the gingiva, soft and hard palate of the maxilla, lips, buccal mucosa, salivary glands, and jaw bones. Management of hemangiomas are not always indicated. When treatment is initiated, age of the patient, size and extent of the lesion must be considered.