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ORAL PRESENTATION
ABSTRACTS
Abstract 11 Venous Malformation of the Tongue
Kehayan, M. & Singh, H. D.
Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital Slim River, Perak, Malaysia.
Background: Venous malformation (VM) is a rare type of a vascular anomaly
that can occur anywhere on the body but often it is found in the head and
neck region. Vascular anomalies encompass a wide array of lesions, including
vascular malformations and vascular tumours, both of which are clinically
distinct. Vascular malformations can be defined as congenital lesions that
become apparent later in life, formed by dysplastic vascular channels, with
no endothelial proliferation or involution. Vascular malformations can be
further classified into low-flow, mixed and high-flow malformations. VMs are
the most common type of low-flow congenital vascular malformations. VMs
can be challenging to diagnose and are often confused with haemangioma.
Case Presentation: This is a case report of a VM of the tongue in a 63-year-old
male patient, presented with a well-defined bluish-purple lesion on the left
lateral border of the tongue. The lesion was excised, and the histopathological
features were indicative of vascular anomaly and suggestive of venous
malformation.
Conclusion: In conclusion, smaller vascular anomalies can be safely treated
by excision.
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