ESCLEROTERAPIA DE HEMANGIOMA ORAL. RELATO DE CASO.

Introduction: oral hemangioma is a benign vascular tumor characterized by proliferation of blood vessels. Usually appears as purplish spot or nodule, whose color ranges from deep red to purple, according to the location and depth in the tissue. The main complaints of patients with hemangiomas are related to the esthetic disturbance, interference with chewing and if it is located in an area prone to trauma, the risk of bleeding. Treatment can be by surgical excision as well as less invasive methods such as sclerotherapy by drugs, laser therapy and criotherapy. Objective: to report a case of sclerotherapy of an oral hemangioma in the oral mucosa treated in the Diagnostic Histopathology Service of the Dental School at the University of Vale do Itajai. Method: the treatment of the sclerotherapy was done using 5% ethanolamine oleate diluted in saline solution in three intralesional applications. Result and conclusion: sclerosing therapy applied to oral hemangiomas shows up a safe and comfortable technique to the patient both economically and clinically when used consistently with a correct diagnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]