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Ultrasound-guided core-needle biopsy and magnetic resonance imaging in the accurate diagnosis of intramuscular haemangiomas of the head and neck

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 January 2012

R Salzman ,
M A Buchanan ,
L Berman  and
P Jani
R Salzman
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
M A Buchanan
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
L Berman
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
P Jani*
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr P Jani, Addenbrooke's Hospital, ENT Department, Box 48, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK Fax: + 44 (0)1223 217559 E-mail: piyush.jani@addenbrookes.nhs.uk
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Abstract

Introduction:

Intramuscular haemangiomas of the digastric muscle are often misdiagnosed due to their low incidence and non-specific manifestation. Only two out of six previously reported cases were diagnosed correctly before excision. Ultrasound may not reveal their vascularity, and fine-needle aspiration biopsy is unhelpful as it reveals only blood.

Methods:

A case of intramuscular haemangioma of the posterior belly of the digastric muscle is described. Previously reported cases are reviewed. Investigations used to diagnose the lesions and reasons for their common failure are discussed.

Results:

Core-needle biopsy led to the correct histological diagnosis, and magnetic resonance imaging precisely located the lesion within the digastric muscle.

Conclusion:

Core-needle biopsy was safely used in the diagnosis of an intramuscular haemangioma. The combination of core-needle biopsy and meticulous review of magnetic resonance imaging enables accurate diagnosis pre-operatively.

Keywords

NeckHemangiomaDiagnosisNeedle BiopsyMagnetic Resonance ImagingDigastric Muscle

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 126 , Issue 4 , April 2012 , pp. 391 - 394
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2012

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