Intramuscular deep forearm hemangioma aggravated by a traumatic event: A case report

Hussain Muhammed; Doried Diri; Hakam Alasaad; Sedra Abou Ali Mhana; Jaber Ibrahim

doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108869

Intramuscular deep forearm hemangioma aggravated by a traumatic event: A case report

Int J Surg Case Rep. 2023 Oct:111:108869. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108869. Epub 2023 Sep 29.

Authors

Hussain Muhammed¹, Doried Diri², Hakam Alasaad¹, Sedra Abou Ali Mhana¹, Jaber Ibrahim¹

Affiliations

¹ Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.
² Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria. Electronic address: Doried.diri@gmail.com.

Abstract

Introduction: Hemangioma is a unique benign vascular tumor. Intramuscular seated lesions tend to cause pain, swelling, and disability in adulthood, especially after a traumatic aggravating event.

Presentation of case: A young, healthy female suffered a previous trauma to her left forearm. Persistent pain developed after it with intermediate swelling that turned out to be a deep-seated hemangioma, which was treated successfully with excision.

Discussion: Though it is often a benign-acting congenital lesion, with several treatment methods, early diagnosis of hemangioma is a dilemma. Expelling other similar malignant lesions is essential. Surgical intervention could be necessary and effective in specific indications.

Conclusion: Adequately planned surgery can successfully manage traumatic aggravated intramuscular hemangioma.

Keywords: Case report; Excision; Hemangioma; Trauma.

Publication types

Case Reports