Vascular malformation of buccal mucosa : A case report

Vascular lesions are among the most common congenital and neonatal abnormalities. Most of the congenital vascular malformations were often misdiagnosed and left untreated. These lesions are the result of an embryonic abnormality of the vascular system. This is a case report of 8 year male patient who reported in the department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai with a chief complaint of swelling on the right side of face since birth. It was diagnosed as vascular malformations of buccal mucosa of right side. It is emphasized that the management of these cases requires a multidisciplinary approach. Laser therapy, embolization followed by surgical excision is the favourable treatment modalities.Keywords: Congenital, Vascular Malformations, Laser therap