Intramuscular cavernous hemangioma

Am J Surg. 2008 Jun;195(6):816-7. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2007.08.064. Epub 2008 Apr 28.

Abstract

Intramuscular cavernous hemagiomas represent <1% of all hemangiomas and consist of benign proliferations of blood vessels. Typical presentation is an enlarging painful soft-tissue mass without cutaneous changes. Intramuscular cavernous hemangiomas do not undergo spontaneous regression and may be locally destructive because pressure is exerted on neighboring structures. Phleboliths on radiograph are a specific finding for cavernous hemangioma. Definitive treatment of this condition is surgical excision.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous* / diagnosis
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous* / pathology
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Leg
  • Muscle Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Muscle Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Muscle Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Muscle, Skeletal*