Korean J Spine.  2012 Jun;9(2):118-121. 10.14245/kjs.2012.9.2.118.

Cavernous Hemangioma Occurred Between the Trapezius and Splenius Capitis Muscle

• Choi WH
• Lee CJ
• Oh SH
• Chung BS
• Rhim JK
• Kwon KW

• KMID: 2288465
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14245/kjs.2012.9.2.118

Abstract

Hemangiomas are the most common benign tumor of soft tissue. They are frequently seen on the trunk and extremities. In addition, most of them exist at the skin and subcutaneous layer, but fewer than 1% does in the intramuscular layer. For the diagnostic images of the intramuscular cavernous hemangioma, ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used currently. Multiple therapeutic methods are used, but surgical excision is considered as the most ideal treatment. We describe the recurred cavernous hemangioma occurred between the trapezius and splenius capitis muscle. The mass was well demarcated but scattered and infiltrated into the adjacent muscle layer, therefore, extensive resection was unavoidable. When determining a treatment regime for the hemangioma, it is essential to consider the size of the mass, cosmetic and functional aspects of the patient.

Keyword

Cavernous hemangioma; Trapezius and Splenius capitis; Cavernoma

MeSH Terms

Caves
Cosmetics
Extremities
Hemangioma
Hemangioma, Cavernous
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Muscles
Skin
Cosmetics