Case ReportInternational Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery

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An 80 year old lingual haemangioma: a case report

Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017;3(2):434-436.DOI10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20171207

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Abstract

Haemangiomas are benign vascular tumours which are commonly encountered in head and neck regions. They are subdivided in cavernous haemaniogma and vascular malformations. Lingual haemangiomas pose a potential airway risk because of their position. This case report is about the management of a patient with a lingual haemangioma which was asymptomatic for 80 years but which was eventually removed in view of recurrent angio-oedema.

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  1. Higher Specialist Trainee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Mater Dei Hospital
  2. Basic Specialist Trainee in Surgical Department, Mater Dei Hospital
  3. Resident Specialist at Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Mater Dei Hospital
  4. Consultant in Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Mater Dei Hospital, Malta and Senior Lecturer at Malta Medical School, University of Malta

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