Hemangioma of maxillary sinus- A rare case report

Abstract

Hemangioma are benign lesion of vascular origin. Hemangioma in general are common in head and neck region. But hemangioma in the maxillary sinus is relatively rare. Hemangioma of the maxillary sinus should always be considered as a differential diagnosis for lesion in the maxillary sinus. This case is reported because of it rarity of presentation. We present a case of a 60 year old female with a cavernous hemangioma of the maxillary sinus, with symptoms of recurrent epistaxis and facial asymmetry. The lesion was successfully excised by combined endoscopic and canine fossa antrostomy and the patient has been free of symptoms since past 4 months. Review of relevant literature has been discussed subsequently.