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CASE REPORT

Capillary Hemangioma in Maxillary Anterior Region: A Case Report

Parth Shah, Vijay Biradar

Keywords : Hemangioma, Capillary hemangioma, Benign tumor, Vascular lesions

Citation Information : Shah P, Biradar V. Capillary Hemangioma in Maxillary Anterior Region: A Case Report. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2014; 7 (2):144-147.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1253

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-06-2019

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2014; The Author(s).


Abstract

Hemangiomas are relatively common benign proliferative lesion of vascular tissue origin. They are often present at birth and may become more apparent throughout life. They are seen on facial skin, tongue, lips, buccal mucosa and palate as well as muscles. Hemangiomas occur more common in females than males. This case report presents a case of capillary hemangioma in maxillary anterior region in a 10-year-old boy.


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