Cryosurgery in the Treatment of Hemangioma: a Case Report

Treatment of hemangioma depends on the location and size of the lesion; however, it is generally accomplished with surgical removal, sclerotic agents, intralesional corticosteroid application, embolization, radiotherapy, laser or alfa interferon application. Cryosurgery can offer advantages over other methods, as it is a simple, painless, bleeding-free, and rapid technique as compared to traditional surgery. A 42-year-old woman was referred with the chief complaint of a reddish, asymptomatic nodule in the lower lip, of approximately 1-year duration, measuring around 1  cm.

Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - September 1, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Camila Ximenes, Adriana Zarzar, Tereza Gusm ão, Andreza Barkokebas, Luiz Alcino, Jair Carneiro Leão, Alessandra Carvalho Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Source Type: research