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ArticleCureus2024

Cavernous Hemangioma of the Tongue in an Adult.

Yash Kalra, Akshita Goyal, Manu Babu, Paresh Chavan, Mayur Ingale

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. Localized gingival enlargements: clinical, histopathological and surgical evaluation in five cases.Romanian journal of morphology and embryology = Revue roumaine de morphologie et embryologie
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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Yash KalraDepartment of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, IND.
Akshita GoyalDepartment of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, IND.
Manu BabuDepartment of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, IND.
Paresh ChavanDepartment of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, IND.
Mayur IngaleDepartment of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, IND.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hemangiomas are benign tumors characterized by the proliferation of dilated blood vessels, typically capillaries and veins. They primarily occur in infancy and childhood, with the majority affecting the head and neck region. Oral hemangiomas, though relatively rare, can affect areas such as the lips, tongue, buccal mucosa, and palate. Despite their benign nature, managing vascular malformations is crucial due to potential functional loss and lifelong aesthetic concerns. This case report involves a 76-year-old woman presenting with a soft reddish-blue mass on the dorsal aspect of her tongue, causing functional impairment. While various treatment options exist for oral vascular malformations, including sclerotherapy and cryosurgery, surgical excision was chosen in this case, considering the patient's age and the associated risks of the condition.

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benign tumorsbenign vascular tumortongue hemangiomatongue massunusual presentations

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PMID39040727
PMCPMC11260634

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