Dr. Hendge Ramchandra Dattatray, H18563, Dr. Arup Deuri, Dr. Jawahar Jyoti Kuli
Abstract-The capillary hemangioma is of common occurrence in infants but it is rarely seen in adults.A 27years old female presented with slowly growing mass over medial part of upper left eyelid,since past 3 months.She was investigated and excision of mass was done under local anesthesia. The histopathology report of mass showed capillary hemangioma.
Discussion-Capillary hemangioma is the most common tumor of orbit & periorbital areas in children.It may present as small clinically insignificant mass to a big tumour.Histologically tumor is composed of small vascular channels.They generally present in first two months of life.In contrast to childhood capillary hemangioma,adult onset capillary hemangioma is of rare occurrence.Till date very few case reports are noted worldwide.
Conclusion-Capillary hemangiomas are common tumors of childhood though they can be rarely present in adults and hence should be differentiated from other vascular tumors which are common in adults.