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- Title
Composite hemangioendothelioma of the oral cavity: Case report and review of the literature.
- Authors
Fasolis, Massimo; Iaquinta, Caterina; Montesco, Maria Cristina; Garzino-Demo, Paolo; Tosco, Paolo; Tanteri, Giulia; Bonandini, Elena; Ninfo, Vito; Berrone, Sid
- Abstract
Background Composite hemangioendothelioma is a rare histopathologic feature, which is part of the hemangioendothelioma family. This is a heterogeneous group of vascular neoplasiae with a high tendency to local relapse but a rare predisposition to metastatic spread. Composite hemangioendothelioma mainly affects adults and is usually localized in the distal extremity of the limbs. To date, only 1 case has been detected in the oral cavity. Methods A case of composite hemangioendothelioma in a 38-year-old man is reported. The lesion was localized in the left cheek vestibular mucosa. It was surgically excised with a 1-cm safety margin. Reconstruction was performed with a platysma myocutaneous flap. Results At present, the patient is free from recurrence. The aesthetic and functional outcomes are satisfactory. Conclusion This case demonstrates how a composite hemangioendothelioma histological diagnosis can be difficult to achieve. Furthermore, therapy must be surgical and excision should be wide. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2008
- Subjects
MEDICAL research; ANGIOSARCOMA; MUCOUS membranes; EPITHELIUM; ENDOMETRIUM
- Publication
Head & Neck, 2008, Vol 30, Issue 7, p974
- ISSN
1043-3074
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/hed.20761