Face reconstruction by mesh after hemangioma excision: A case report with literature review

Abstract

Introduction Hemangiomas are benign vascular lesions. The complicated hemangiomas that are causing significant functional or cosmetic problems need surgical excision. This paper presents a novel technique of reconstruction using surgical mesh after removal of a facial hemangioma.Case report A 50-year-old male patient presented with right cheek swelling for more than 40 years causing disproportion of the face. A flap was raised by a nasolabial linear incision, then a 4*2 cm surgical mesh was put in, and the wound closed cosmetically. The excised tissue was sent for histopathological examinations and the results confirmed hemangioma. After more than two years follow up, the patient’s face was symmetrical with normal facial contour.Conclusion The application of surgical mesh for patients who seek functional and cosmetic improvements after hemangioma removal is a constructive method that gives the desired outcome for the patient.

Keywords

• Infantile hemangioma
• malformation
• lip reconstruction
• vascular malformations
• congenital hemangioma