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Parotid haemangiomas in childhood: a case for MRI

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Philippa Huchzermeyer ,
M. A. Birchall ,
B. Kendall  and
C. M. Bailey
Philippa Huchzermeyer*
Affiliation:
Departments of Paediatric Otolaryngology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, London WCIN 3JH
M. A. Birchall
Affiliation:
Departments of Paediatric Otolaryngology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, London WCIN 3JH
B. Kendall
Affiliation:
Departments of Radiology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, London WCIN 3JH
C. M. Bailey
Affiliation:
Departments of Paediatric Otolaryngology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, London WCIN 3JH
*
Miss P. M. Huchzermeyer, 5 Cheriton Avenue, Twyford, Berkshire RG10 9DB
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Abstract

Seven infants with unilateral parotid haemangiomas seen at one centre are presented. Their case notes and special investigations are reviewed. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is revealed as the investigation of choice because of picture quality, definition of soft tissues and lack of exposure to ionizing radiation. MRI allows a definite diagnosis to be made without any invasive procedure being required. A future study following up these infants may be of interest because of controversy regarding the spontaneous resolution of these lesions.

Keywords

Parotid neoplasmsHaemangiomaMagnetic resonance imaging
Type
Radiology in Focus
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 10 , October 1994 , pp. 892 - 895
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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