Cavernous hemangioma of the maxilia [case report]

ABSTRACT

Intraosseous hemangioma of the facial bones is a rare disease and it occurs in the mandible more than in the maxilla. This paper is a report of a case of intraosseous cavernous hemangioma of the left anterior maxillary wall and presents the modality used for its treatment. Embolization of the nutrient arteries was first applied followed by left subtotal maxillectomy. Reconstruction with rib graft and temporalis fascia pedicled flap was resorted to as an augmentary procedure for the resultant postoperative defect. The patient was followed for one year to assess the final outcome of this therapeutic modality