International Journal of Cutaneous Disorders & Medicine ISSN: 2691-5839
Case Report
A Case of Arteriovenous Haemangioma in the Neck Masquerading as a Brachial Cleft Cyst in a Young Adult
Published: 2019-01-08

Abstract

Arteriovenous haemangiomas are a rare entity and it constitutes 7-10 % of all soft tissue lesions. They usually present as swellings with skin discoloration and may be associated with mass effect. Given history coupled with imaging are usually sufficient concluded the diagnosis. This is an 18 years old teenager who presented with a history of neck swelling the last 2 years progressively increasing in size with no functional deficit or mass effect. Though arteriovenous haemangiomas are rare, it must be included in the differential diagnosis. Hence a thorough knowledge on the nature of the condition is required, in order to diagnose and manage it efficiently.

Keywords

Arteriovenous haemangioma; Acral haemangioma; Branchial cyst