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ArticleCureus2026

Parotid Hemangioma: A Report of Two Cases.

Lamya Eliaziji, Ilham Elouardighi, Leila Kartout, Amina Barkat

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

Lamya EliazijiResearch Team on Health and Nutrition of Mother and Child, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, MAR.
Ilham ElouardighiResearch Team on Health and Nutrition of Mother and Child, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, MAR.
Leila KartoutEssaouira Provincial Hospital, Mohammed V Souissi University, Rabat, MAR.
Amina BarkatResearch Team on Health and Nutrition of Mother and Child, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, MAR.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Parotid hemangiomas in newborns and infants are rare vascular tumors. Their diagnosis remains difficult and often complex because of the rarity of this condition and the variety of differential diagnoses, such as parotitis or benign parotid tumors. This diagnostic uncertainty can lead to delays in management. Imaging plays a crucial role in confirming the diagnosis. This case report presents two cases. In the first case, the appearance of the overlying skin and the presence of a dorsal hemangiomatous lesion suggested the diagnosis. The second case presented no diagnostic signs. In both cases, imaging allowed the diagnosis to be established, and treatment with propranolol was initiated with a favorable outcome. The diagnosis of parotid hemangiomas in infants is a crucial step. The approach is based on a combination of clinical criteria, imaging, and, in rare cases, histopathological analysis, in order to determine the most appropriate treatment as soon as possible.

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cervical doppler ultrasoundparotid hemangiomasparotid regionpropanolol therapyvascular tumor parotid gland

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PMID42453844
PMCPMC13367217

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