Bilateral Hemangioma of Temporo - Mandibular Joint

Hemangiomas are proliferative lesions characterized by increased endothelial cell turnover, may be present anywhere in the body, and rarely involve the skeleton. It is extremely uncommon to come across a case of Hemangioma of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and even more rare to find a case of bilateral Hemangioma of TMJ. As a result of the low incidence of such anomalies in the region of the TMJ, most literature descriptions of vascular lesions in this area are case reports. Clinical Diagnosis of hemangioma consists of a clinical, radiological and possibly an angiographic examination. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) allows clear visualization of joint involvement and is particularly useful to define the extension of the hemangioma and its relationship with surrounding soft tissues. We believe that MRI should be the modality of choice to diagnose hemangioma in the oro-facial region and recommend that Dental surgeons and oral medicine experts should be aware of clinical implications of such an entity during their clinical interactions.