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Asymptomatic intermittent swelling on the right side of the face
Poornima Rangaiah1, Ashok Lingappa1, Rajeshwari Gangappa Annigeri2, Kirthi Kumar Rai3
1 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, India
2 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital; College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, Karnataka, India
3 Department of Oral and Maxiilofacial Surgery, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, India
Correspondence Address:
Poornima Rangaiah
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere - 577 004, Karnataka
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2231-6027.122124
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Vascular malformations (VM) are errors of vascular morphogenesis present at lower incidence accounts approximately 7% of all benign tumors, about 1/3 rd of all VMs occur in the head and neck region, more than 50%. Arteriovenous malformations are present in the head and neck region. Clinicians who diagnose and treat oral conditions should be aware of these lesions and their impact on routine procedures. Proper recognition and therapeutic intervention can help avoid serious complications and potentially tragic outcomes. |
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