Atypical Presentation of Capillary Hemangioma in Oral Cavity- A Case Report

Abstract

Capillary Haemangioma is a benign vascular tumour characterized by proliferation of blood vessels that are primarily reported to be a developmental hamartomatous lesion of infancy and childhood. Pyogenic granuloma is a non-neoplastic benign lesion found in the oral cavity having a striking predilection for occurrence in the gingiva. The present case report is an atypical presentation of capillary haemangioma on gingiva which is considered to be extremely rare. The lesion in this case was clinically diagnosed as pyogenic granuloma but histopathologically as capillary haemangioma. These lesions present as a diagnostic dilemma to the clinician and can lead to serious complications if not carefully managed.

Keywords: Excision; Gingiva; Histopathology; Pyogenic granuloma.

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Preoperative view of the lesion

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IOPA showing deep caries, peri-apical pathology and bone loss in relation to 26 and external root esorption

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Surgical excision of the lesion

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Tissue after surgical excision

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Immediate Postoperative view

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Postoperative view after 1 month

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Histological section of the lesion (H&E stain Low power magnification x10x)

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Histological section of the lesion (H&E stain Low power magnification x10x)

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Histological section of the lesion H&E stain high power magnification x 45x)