Multiple Intraoral Venous Malformations In A Geriatric Patient- A Rare Case Report

Abstract

Venous malformation (VM) is defined as a simple malformation with slow flow and an abnormal venous network. This is caused by a disturbance in the late stages of angiogenesis (trunal stage) resulting in the persistence of arteriovenous anastomosis present during embryonic life. This case report describes an unusual case of multiple intraoral venous malformations with questionable augmentation. A 65 year-old female had reported with a complaint of discomfort in mouth since 8 years. Intraoral examination revealed presence of six spherical swellings (three on dorsal surface of tongue, one on ventral surface of tongue and two on left buccal mucosa) with bluish-violet hue, approximately 2 to 3 cm in diameter each. On the basis of history and clinical findings, vascular malformation was provisionally suspected. Adequate imaging established the diagnosis. A review of clinical aspects, diagnostic procedures as well as therapeutic options currently available for venous malformations are discussed in this article.