Hemangioma

Abstract

Hemangioma of the bone is a very common benign tumor consisting of newly formed thin-walled capillary of small or large caliber. Its variants include multiple primary bone hemangiomas, diffuse cystic angiomatosis, multifocal and with frequent visceral and/or soft tissue involvement, and massive osteolysis (Gorham’s disease). It is usually asymptomatic and is more frequent in adult women. Vertebral bodies are the most common locations, followed by craniofacial bones and metaphyses of long bones. Imaging of hemangioma is characterized by coarse trabeculations. Asymptomatic lesions may not require treatment. Prognosis is excellent.