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Primary intraosseous cavernous hemangioma of the zygoma: a case report and literature review
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Primary intraosseous cavernous hemangioma of the zygoma: a case report and literature review

Anna M Marcinow, Matthew J Provenzano, Richard K Gurgel and Kristi E Chang
Ear, nose, & throat journal, Vol.91(5), pp.210, 212, 214-215
05/2012
DOI: 10.1177/014556131209100512
PMID: 22614558

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Abstract

Intraosseous hemangiomas are rare. We report the case of a 47-year-old man who presented with a gradually enlarging left zygomatic mass that had caused pain, deformity, and superficial soft-tissue swelling. Computed tomography revealed a well-circumscribed 2.0 × 2.5-cm mass with a ground-glass matrix in the left zygoma. Following surgical excision, the patient's symptoms resolved. Findings on pathologic examination of the excised tissue were consistent with an intraosseous cavernous hemangioma. We describe the features of this rare case, we discuss the pertinent radiologic features and pathophysiology of intraosseous hemangiomas, and we review the available literature.
Humans Middle Aged Male Tomography, X-Ray Computed Hemangioma, Cavernous - diagnostic imaging Hemangioma, Cavernous - surgery Hemangioma, Cavernous - diagnosis Skull Neoplasms - physiopathology Zygoma Skull Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Skull Neoplasms - pathology Skull Neoplasms - surgery Hemangioma, Cavernous - pathology Hemangioma, Cavernous - physiopathology Skull Neoplasms - diagnosis

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