CAPILLARY HEMANGIOMA OF THE LOWER LIP- A RARE CASE REPORT IN MALE
Dr. Smitha K.* and Dr. Laxmikanth Chatra
ABSTRACT
Hemangioma is one of the most common benign tumor of vascular origin affecting 10–12% of infancy. Approximately 50% of hemangiomas resolve by the age of 5 years and 90% resolve by 9 years of age. Rarely hemangiomas may persist, warranting systemic or surgical treatment. Treatment depends on size, location, and evolution stage of the lesion. In this study, we present a rare case of capillary hemangioma involving lower lip in a 34-year-old male which was recognized and treated in our institution.
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