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Spontaneous Regression Of An Intraosseous Vascular Lesion After Aspiration; Report Of A Case

Goldberg et al., 1972Other/Unknown

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 30(10): Oct 1972; 734-736

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Abstract

An unusual case of an intraosseous vascular lesion that underwent spontaneous regression after aspiration is described. Involution of the lesion with preservation of the dentition was accomplished without the need for surgical intervention.

Case Details

Personal Characteristics

8-year-old negro boy

Clinical Characteristics

Swelling of the right body of the mandible, facial asymmetry, vascular nevoid lesion on the right side of the face, dome-shaped expansion in the right premolar region, diffuse radiolucent area with indistinct, irregular borders from the mandibular right canine to the right second molar region

Remission Characteristics

Increased radiopacity of the lesion, eruption of the mandibular right second premolar into its normal occlusal relationship, complete involution of the lesion

Treatment & Mechanisms

Proposed Remission Mechanisms

Not discussed

Clinical Treatment

Aspiration of the lesion, angiogram of the right brachial carotid artery

Additional Notes

The lesion underwent spontaneous regression after aspiration. The patient remained clinically and radiographically asymptomatic 18 months after the aspiration.