Cavernous Hemangioma

Authors

  • José Leyva Pérez Policlínico Docente René Vallejo Ortiz. Granma, Cuba
  • Jesùs Daniel de la Rosa Santana Policlínico Docente René Vallejo Ortiz. Granma, Cuba
  • Galia Rafaela Porro Cruz Policlínico Docente René Vallejo Ortiz. Granma, Cuba

Keywords:

cavernous hemangioma, benign neoplasia, endothelial tumor.

Abstract

Introduction: Cavernous hemangioma is one of the most frequent benign neoplasms in childhood.

Objective: To describe the case of a cavernous hemangioma at pediatric age.

Clinical case: A 6-month-old female infant of urban origin was born at Hospital Materno Fe del Valle Ramos, Manzanillo Municipality, Granma Province. At birth, a violaceous erythematous plaque-like infiltrated lesion was observed, of approximately 10 cm, with a defined border, smooth surface, increased temperature at hand contact, extending from the anterior and posterior medial part to the upper leg of the left lower limb. It was decided to do an interconsultation with the angiology service, which diagnosed the lesion as a cavernous hemangioma.

Conclusions: Cavernous hemangioma was corroborated to be a frequent entity in childhood, whose timely diagnosis and treatment are highly beneficial for improvement and cure, so it extremely necessary to carry out a correct and exhaustive physical examination, also deriving the prevention of complications in the short, medium and long terms.

 

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Published

2023-08-30

How to Cite

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Leyva Pérez J, de la Rosa Santana JD, Porro Cruz GR. Cavernous Hemangioma. Rev cuba med gen integr [Internet]. 2023 Aug. 30 [cited 2025 Mar. 27];39(3). Available from: https://revmgi.sld.cu/index.php/mgi/article/view/2490

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PRESENTACIONES DE CASOS