Parotid infantile hemangioma

Case contributed by Naqibullah Foladi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right sided neck mass since birth

Patient Data

Age: 6 months
Gender: Male

There is a large avidly enhancing mass lesion in the right cervical region occupying right parotid gland.
No bony erosion. No any malignant behavior.

Left parotid unremarkable.

Case Discussion

Features are of a benign vascular lesion, most suggestive of a parotid infantile hemangioma. Such lesions resolve spontaneously or with medical therapy.

 

This case is contributed by Dr. Naqibullah Foladi, and Dr. M.M.S. Hoshang.

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