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CALIENTO, Rubens et al. Hemangioma treatment by sclerotherapy in a single application. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2014, vol.14, n.3, pp. 27-32. ISSN 1808-5210.

Hemangioma is a benign tumor originating of tissue proliferation of the vascular tissue in development and requires proper diagnosis for obtaining a satisfactory treatment is achieved. The treatment depends on the size and location of the lesion and can be done by chemical sclerosis, cryotherapy, laser therapy, ligation and excision, artificial ulceration, arterial embolism, electrocautery,thermocautery or radiation. Female patient, 63 years old, attended the oral and maxillofacialservice presenting lesion on the right buccal mucosa noted after an accidental occlusal trauma. Upon examination, it was noticed upper and lower partial edentulism and a purple tumor on the right buccal mucosa, measuring approximately 2 x 2.5 cm. The patient was treated with one application of sclerosing solution (ethamolin ®), that was resoluted in 70 days. The treatment was the chemical sclerotherapy, because it is an option for easy application and has a low cost.

Palavras-chave : Hemangioma; Mouth Mucosa; Sclerotherapy; Ethanolamine..