Intramuscular cavernous hemangioma: A rare entity in the buccinator muscle

Sunitha Jagalur Doddanna, Geetanshu Dawar, Neelakshi Singh Rallan, Mansi AgarwalIndian Journal of Dental Research 2014 25(6):813-815Intramuscular hemangiomas are rare benign neoplasms accounting for <1% of all hemangiomas and <20% are found in head and neck area. The muscle most frequently involved is the masseter muscle and very few cases have been reported for the occurrence of these hemangiomas in the buccinator muscle. Here, we are presenting a case report of intramuscular hemangioma occurring in the buccinator muscle in a 22-year-old girl.

Source: Table of Contents : Indian Journal of Dental Research : 2006 - 17(3) - March 2, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sunitha Jagalur DoddannaGeetanshu DawarNeelakshi Singh RallanMansi Agarwal Source Type: research