A Rare Case Report of Parotid Cavernous Hemangioma in an Adult

Rubina, Suwal; Guan, Jian; Wang, Yu; Singh, Khatri; Fidele, Nyimi Bushabu

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“…Salivary gland tumors can be diagnosed using many imaging techniques. An important initial tool is an ultrasound [ 6 , 13 ]. Ultrasound reveals a mass with well-defined borders and either homogenous or heterogeneous echogenicity in cavernous hemangioma cases [ 14 ].…”

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“…However, the sonographic results are not typical. Fine needle aspiration is performed preoperatively in parotid masses, although it is contraindicated in vascular lesions because iatrogenic hematoma may occur [ 3 , 6 , 15 ]. Magnetic resonance imaging assesses the parotid hemangioma’s extension [ 16 , 17 ].…”

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“…It comprises 50% of all parotid gland tumors and is characterized by rapid development and progression between the ages of six and eight months, followed by an involution period in the first decade [ 3 , 5 ]. Conversely, parotid hemangioma is uncommon in adults and does not regress [ 3 , 4 , 6 ].…”

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Cavernous Hemangioma in the Parotid Gland of an Adult: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Alanazi,

Alqahtani,

Alruwaili

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Hemangiomas are benign vascular tumors and are classified into cavernous, capillary, and mixed, with the head and neck area as the most common site. Hemangiomas are common in pediatrics and rare in adults. Diagnosing cavernous hemangioma is challenging and requires a complete history, proper physical examination, and several radiological modalities to improve diagnostic accuracy because it is uncommon in adults. Herein, we present a case of a 66-year-old female Saudi patient with cavernous hemangioma from the diagnosis until the surgical treatment. No previous studies are reported in Saudi Arabia and this is a rare presentation of cavernous hemangioma at this age. Cavernous hemangioma in the parotid gland in adults is uncommon and is difficult to diagnose. Therefore, a thorough physical examination and several radiological modalities are required to improve diagnostic accuracy. The most effective treatment of cavernous hemangioma in adults is surgical resection.

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Cavernous Hemangioma in the Parotid Gland of an Adult: A Case Report and Review of Literature

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Alqahtani,

Alruwaili

et al. 2024

Cureus

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“…11 Cavernous hemangiomas typically grow slowly and remain asymptomatic for long periods of time until sudden growth induces pain or cosmetic concerns. 1,7,12 Bluish discoloration of the skin in patients with cavernous hemangiomas is extremely rare. In adults, pleomorphic adenoma and Warthin tumors are the most common benign tumors of the salivary glands.…”

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“…In adults, asymptomatic swelling of the parotid gland occurs. 7 Therefore, an accurate diagnosis of parotid hemangiomas in adults before surgical excision tends to be challenging. Here, we present 3 cases of adult parotid hemangiomas to illustrate their clinical presentations, clinical courses, and outcomes.…”

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Three Cases of Parotid Hemangiomas in Adults

Huang

Lee

et al. 2021

Ear Nose Throat J

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Hemangiomas account for only 0.4% to 0.6% of all parotid tumors, making them extremely rare in adults. Unlike pediatric parotid hemangiomas, those in adults typically present as asymptomatic swellings of the parotid, have no skin discoloration, and usually do not regress spontaneously. Therefore, an accurate diagnosis of parotid hemangiomas in adults before surgical excision is generally challenging. Herein, we present 3 cases of adult parotid hemangiomas. The patients all received parotidectomies with tumor resection. Histopathological analysis of the resected specimens revealed numerous dilated, thin- or thick-walled (small, large, or variably sized) vessels lined with flattened endothelial cells. A diagnosis of cavernous hemangioma of the parotid gland was established only after the histopathological analysis. Parotid cavernous hemangiomas in adults are rare and often misdiagnosed before surgical resection. Clinical presentation and imaging features on ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and angiography may support an accurate preoperative diagnosis. Surgical resection proved a suitable treatment approach for our 3 cases.

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Venous vascular malformation of the parotid gland

Hakimi,

Wu,

Giurintano

2024

World j. otorhinolaryngol.-head neck surg.

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Venous vascular malformations of the parotid gland are very rare vascular tumors, especially among adults. This case report discusses the presentation and challenges of diagnosing a venous vascular malformation of the parotid gland in a patient with previous oncologic history. Our patient is a 45‐year‐old female with a history of breast cancer, meningioma, and secreting pituitary adenoma who presented with a malformation on magnetic resonance imaging, incidentally demonstrating a T2 intense mass in the superficial lobe of the right parotid gland. She was otherwise asymptomatic. Ultrasound‐guided fine needle aspiration was nondiagnostic. She underwent a right inferior superficial parotidectomy. Histologic section analysis demonstrated a well‐delineated vascular tumor made of large vascular spaces with thin walls surrounded by a parotid tissue consistent with a venous vascular malformation of the parotid gland. Venous vascular malformations are exceedingly rare, especially among adults. Ultrasound‐guided fine needle aspiration can be of limited value. Parotidectomy may be electively considered for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

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A Rare Case Report of Parotid Cavernous Hemangioma in an Adult

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Cavernous Hemangioma in the Parotid Gland of an Adult: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Cavernous Hemangioma in the Parotid Gland of an Adult: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Three Cases of Parotid Hemangiomas in Adults

Venous vascular malformation of the parotid gland

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