Clinical biological behavior and treatment strategy of hemangioma in oral and maxillofacial region
Jin, Z.-Q.; Yuan, R.-T.; Jia, M.-Y.
Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue 17(5): 449-452
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1006-7248 PMID: 18989580 Document Number: 620234
Hemangioma can not be prevented until nowadays. Early identification and definite diagnosis are necessary to achieve the best outcome. The clinical biological behaviors of hemangiomas in oral and maxillofacial region are completely investigated and deeply analyzed in this paper. There are two distinct phrase of rapid proliferation of hemangioma, with explicit onset and lasting time. Although there is still controversy over the treatment modality of hemangiomas in oral and maxillofacial region, the only way to success is to treat the lesions in early stage, in particular, the first rapid proliferation phrase is the best opportunity and strategic point to control the growth of hemangioma or even cure the disease. Upon definite diagnosis, laser therapy, sclerotherapy and oral steroids are among the treatment options. The protocol of laser therapy and sclerotherapy is addressed in this paper. Careful planning and appropriate manipulation are the key components to the management of hemangioma in oral and maxillofacial region.