A Giant Hemangioma of the Tongue

Document Type : Case Report

Authors

1 Department of otorhinolaryngology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2 Department of anesthesiology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Introduction:
Vascular abnormalities are relatively uncommon lesions, but head and neck is a common region for vascular malformation which is classified as benign tumors. In this paper, the authors report a rare presentation of vascular malformation in the tongue and its managements.
Case Report:
An 18 months 2 old child presented with a giant mass of tongue which caused functional and aesthetic problem. The rapid growth pattern of cavernous hemangioma was refractory to corticosteroid. The lesion was excised without any complication. Since the mass was so huge that not only filled entire oral cavity but was protruding outside, airway management was a great challenge for anesthesia plan and at the same time surgical technique was difficult to select.
Conclusion:
Despite different recommended modalities in managing hemangiomas of the tongue, in cases of huge malformations, surgery could be the mainstay treatment and provided that critical care measures are taken in to account, could be performed very safely.

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Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Volume 23, Issue 1 - Serial Number 1
January and February 2011
Pages 55-58

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