INTRAOSSEOUS HEMANGIOMA OF THE VOMER - A CASE-REPORT

We describe an unusual case of intraosseous hemangioma of the vomer. T he lesion had a characteristic radiographic appearance, especially on the computed tomographic scan. The two most interesting points in this case were the rarity as a site for the occurrence of hemangioma and t he successful extirpation of the tumor via the Le Fort I osteotomy app roach without embolization of the feeding vessels. The benefits of thi s approach included the wide surgical field afforded deep in the midfa ce region, which was important for controlling bleeding, as well as th e complete extirpation of the tumor.