Differential diagnosis of central hemangioma of maxilla: A rare case report

• Main Authors: Vennila Parameswaran, Chandrasekhar Thirumoorthy, Senthil Kumar Marappa Gouder Sathyamoorthy, Priyadharshini Ramakrishnan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
• Series: Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology
• Subjects: Central hemangioma; differential diagnosis; maxilla
• Online Access: http://www.jiaomr.in/article.asp?issn=0972-1363;year=2016;volume=28;issue=2;spage=211;epage=214;aulast=Parameswaran

Central hemangioma of the maxilla is a rare entity. Although the mucosal and soft tissue lesions are readily suspected due to their clinical appearance, the intrabony lesions may be difficult to distinguish visually. Early diagnosis of central hemangioma with appropriate and efficient diagnostic modality can help in the effective and more conservative management of the condition, eliminating the risk of hemorrhage following biopsy. Here, we present a case of central hemangioma of the maxilla emphasizing on various radiographic differential diagnosis with advanced imaging techniques.