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What is a hemangioma? Hemangioma is a vascular neoplasm or a vascular anomaly due to proliferation of blood vessels. They occur anywhere in the body, but skin and oral mucosa in the region of the lips, tongue, and buccal mucosa are most commonly affected. Therefore, the dentist or oral surgeon should be informed about their clinical aspect, diagnosis, and therapy.  The gold standard for hemangioma treatment, especially for smaller circumscribed lesions and peripheral hemangiomas, is conventional surgical excision.  However, complications that arise from conventional invasive surgical procedures such as excessive postoperative bleeding compelled the use of other different therapeutic alternatives including systemic corticosteroids, laser therapy, cauterization, cryotherapy, radiotherapy, and sclerotherapy. Hemangiomas are more common in girls than in boys. They are more common in premature infants, twins and Caucasian children. Most hemangiomas go through several phases of grow...

Baker’s Cyst/ Popliteal Cyst  What Is a Baker’s Cyst? A Baker’s  cyst  is a fluid-filled sac behind your  knee . It often causes a bulge and a feeling of tightness. You might hear your doctor call it a popliteal cyst. Symptoms of a Baker’s Cyst It might not cause any symptoms, but they may include: Swelling behind your  knee Swelling in your leg Knee pain Stiffness -- you won’t be able to bend your knee Causes of Baker’s Cysts Causes of a Baker's cyst may include: Swelling in the knee. This happens when the fluid that lubricates your knee joint increases. When pressure builds up, fluid squeezes into the back of the knee and creates the  cyst . Arthritis . People with all forms of arthritis often have Baker’s cysts. Injury. A sports-related injury or other blow to the knee can cause A Baker's cyst. Gout . This type of arthritis, which results from the buildup of uric acid in the  blood , can lead to a Baker’s cyst. Baker’s Cyst Diagnosis See your docto...

What is cellulitis? Cellulitis is a common and sometimes painful bacterial skin infection. It may first appear as a red, swollen area that feels hot and tender to the touch. The redness and swelling can spread quickly. It most often affects the skin of the lower legs, although the infection can occur anywhere on a person’s body or face. Cellulitis usually happens on the surface of the skin, but it may also affect the tissues underneath. The infection can spread to your lymph nodes and bloodstream. If you don’t treat cellulitis, it could become life threatening. Get medical help right away if you have symptoms. Symptoms Cellulitis symptoms include: pain and tenderness in the affected area redness or inflammation of your skin a skin sore or  rash  that grows quickly tight, glossy, swollen skin a feeling of warmth in the affected area an  abscess  with pus fever More serious cellulitis symptoms include: shaking chills feeling ill fatigue dizziness lightheadedness muscl...

  What is ranula? Ranulas are clear or bluish cysts caused by a blocked salivary gland in the mouth. These slow-growing benign growths are found on the floor of the mouth and can vary in size. Some cysts remain small, whereas others enlarge and cause problems.  Pictures of ranula What are symptoms of a ranula? A clear or bluish translucent growth on the floor of the mouth is the main symptom of a ranula. They don’t typically cause pain, so you may not notice it until the cyst increases in size. If you have a simple ranula, swelling is confined to the sublingual gland. This is the smallest of the three paired salivary glands around the throat and mouth. Another type of ranula is a diving or plunging ranula, which occurs when a simple ranula ruptures. The rupture triggers the formation of a pseudocyst that extends into the neck through a defect of the mylohyoid muscle, which is a group of neck muscles that control the tongue. This causes a mass in the submandibular space (the fa...