Intraosseous Cavernous Hemangioma: A Rare Type of Cranial Tumor | Chapter 3 | New Visions in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 5

Background: Cavernous hemangiomas are benign tumor of vascular origin, typically arising in the vertebral body. Its presence in the skull is exceedingly rare, with only a few cases being reported worldwide. The most common initial clinical manifestation was local growth or swelling, followed by a headache. Radiographically, PICHs represented osteolytic, intradiploic masses, which in many cases displayed trabeculations, leading to the so-called "honeycomb" or "starburst" pattern the first description of this type of tumor was in 1845 by Toynbee. A review of the literature reveals less than 100 published cases and a growing trend every year. Total surgical excision is the treatment of choice, and the prognosis after complete excision is excellent, with a recurrence usually rare.

 

Case Presentation: We present the case of a 57-year-old patient with a painless tumor of the left frontal bone, of slow growth and osteolytic characteristics from the neuro-radiological point of view. The lesion was excised en bloc by craniectomy, followed by cranioplasty. The anatomopathological diagnosis was intraosseous cavernous hemangioma.

 

Conclusions: Despite its low frequency, the diagnosis of intraosseous cavernous hemangioma should be considered in the presence of a slow-growing cranial tumor, with solid and painless characteristics, and its osteolytic nature confirmed by radiology. The treatment of choice consists in the complete resection of the lesion with resolution of the problem and with very low relapses. In very large tumors, treatment by prior embolization should be considered.

Author(s) Details:

Alejandra Arévalo Sáenz,
Neurosurgery Service of the San Carlos University Hospital, C/ Profesor Martín Lagos S/N, Moncloa 28040 Madrid, Spain.

Borja Ferrández Pujante,
Neurosurgery Service of the San Carlos University Hospital, C/ Profesor Martín Lagos S/N, Moncloa 28040 Madrid, Spain.

Fernando J. Rascón-Ramírez,
Neurosurgery Service of the San Carlos University Hospital, C/ Profesor Martín Lagos S/N, Moncloa 28040 Madrid, Spain.

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Beyond the Norm: Rare Benign Tumors of the Sinonasal Tract and Pharynx - Case Reports and Literature Summary | Chapter 2 | Novel Research Aspects in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 8

 The present affiliate presents an array of interesting cases of rare favorable tumors localized in the vocal organs, nasal and sinus cavities. The case performances are followed by comprehensive reviews of article and historical citations for each type of tumor.Unilateral nasal birthmark in a 72-year-old male that, although not a precious pathology, raises in this case different problems on account of the most unexpected self-medical procedure of the tumor. The surgeon was intelligent to pull it out without difficulty, without any draining but it is entirely possible that the bulk would have, eventually, plainly fallen out.Pilomatrixoma is a relatively exceptional ectodermal benign tumor of the skin, came from the hair form cells. Surgical resection is healing, but a recurrence is possible (until 5%). The presented case is of a 26-period-old woman with a pilomatrixoma of the abandoned cheek who, for beautiful reasons, refused a chaste external approach. This creates an entertaining premise for the presentation. A trans-oral redistribute was performed, that proved feasible but moderately laborious and compulsive recurrence risk.Inverted Schneiderian papilloma is a fairly precious benign tumor of the nasal and cavity cavities accompanying an increased potential for invasion, repetition and malignant transformation. The cyst represents nearly 0.5-4% of all nasal tumors and has been described under various names such as villiform cancer, tubular / transitional papilloma etc. We report a exceptional case of bilateral papilloma in a 68-year-buddy.

Author(s) Details:

Horia Mocanu,
Department of Ear, Nose and Throat and Head and Neck, Faculty of Medicine, Titu Maiorescu University, 031593 Bucharest, Romania and Department of ENT&HNS, Gaesti City Hospital, 135200, Gaesti, Dâmbovita, Romania.

Adela-Ioana Mocanu,
Department of Ear, Nose and Throat and Head and Neck, Polimed Medical Center, 040067 Bucharest, Romania and Doctoral School, Faculty of Medicine, 'Titu Maiorescu' University, 031593 Bucharest, Romania.

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