Oral superficial hemosiderotic linfovascular malformation

Authors

  • María F. Belocopitow Dr. Teodoro Álvarez Acute General Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Andrea Soto Dr. Teodoro Álvarez General Acute Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Jorge A. Chuchurru Dr. Teodoro Álvarez General Acute Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Graciela Sánchez Dr. Abel Zubizarreta General Acute Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Gladys Merola Dr. Teodoro Álvarez General Acute Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Keywords:

vascular malformations, oral cavity, stomatology, hemangioma

Abstract

The superficial hemosiderotic linfovascular malformation, or hobnail “hemangioma”, is an infrequent, vascular anomaly. Despite its benign nature, it requires careful diagnosis since it shares clinical and histopathological characteristics with vascular neoplasms, some of which are malignant. It exhibits a characteristic histopathological morphology, displaying cells with a “hobnail” appearance. It is generally found on the skin of the truck and extremities, rendering its location in the oral cavity extremely rare. We present the case of a patient with an oral superficial hemosiderotic linfovascular malformation of the palate.

Author Biographies

María F. Belocopitow, Dr. Teodoro Álvarez Acute General Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Third Year Resident Physician in Dermatology and Specialist in Dermatology, University of Buenos Aires, Dermatology Service

Andrea Soto, Dr. Teodoro Álvarez General Acute Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Staff Physician, Dermatology Service

Jorge A. Chuchurru, Dr. Teodoro Álvarez General Acute Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Ex-stomatologist, Dermatology Service

Graciela Sánchez, Dr. Abel Zubizarreta General Acute Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Former Staff Physician, Pathological Anatomy Service

Gladys Merola, Dr. Teodoro Álvarez General Acute Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Division Chief, Dermatology Service

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Published

2022-09-01

Issue

Section

Clinical Cases