Oral Kapiller Hemanjiyom Tanısı ve Tedavisi: Olgu Sunumu

Hemangiomas are benign blood vessel proliferations that usually occur in childhood. The incidence in women is about two times higher than in men. Although hemangiomas are usually asymptomatic, intervention may be required due to their localization and size. Early diagnosis, and treatment are the key factors to prevent complications. A 48 year old female patient was admitted to our clinic with the complaint of painless swelling in the mouth. As a result of the intraoral examination, an ulcerous lesion of 4 cm in diameter was detected in the posterior region of the left mandible, on the alveolar crest, raised from the surface, red-pink color. As a result of the biopsy, specimen was diagnosed as ulcerated capillary hemangioma. The lesion was completely excised under local anesthesia with an electrocautery device, and uneventful recovery was achieved. No recurrence was observed in the 6-month follow-up period. Regular follow-up examinations were recommended to the patient. The aim of this case report is to present information about the diagnosis, treatment and clinical follow-up of capillary hemangioma on the alveolar crest in the mouth