International Medical Case Reports Journal (May 2023)
19 Months Toddler with a Giant Oral Capillary Hemangioma, a Case Report
Abstract
Fiona Kabagenyi,1 Sandra Petti Anena,1 Amina Seguya2 1Department of Ear Nose and Throat, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda; 2Department of Ear Nose and Throat, Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala, UgandaCorrespondence: Fiona Kabagenyi, Department of Ear Nose and Throat, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda, Tel +256774150102, Email [email protected]: Head and neck vascular tumors are common in children. Capillary hemangiomas are often easily confused with pyogenic granulomas due to histopathological resemblance. Furthermore, predisposing factors to pyogenic granulomas include an existing hemangioma, which may be co-existing entities. Surgical excision of large unsightly tumors causing functional deficits is a feasible management option. We report a case of a rapidly growing oral lesion in a toddler with feeding difficulties and anemia. It triggered a diagnostic dilemma as it was clinically consistent with a pyogenic granuloma but histologically diagnosed as a capillary hemangioma. It was successfully excised with no recurrence after 6 months.Keywords: hemangioma, pyogenic granuloma, head and neck vascular tumours
