Intraosseous hemangioma arising in the clavicle

Skeletal Radiol. 2014 Jan;43(1):89-93. doi: 10.1007/s00256-013-1715-3. Epub 2013 Aug 30.

Abstract

Intraosseous hemangioma (IH) is commonly seen in the vertebral column and skull: however, IH occurring in the appendicular skeleton, including the clavicle, is uncommon. We herein report the case of a 69-year-old female presenting with IH of the left clavicle. The findings of preoperative imaging studies, including radiographs, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging, fluorine-18-fludeoxyglucose ((18)F-FDG) positron emission tomography (PET)/CT and ultrasonography, are described. In particular, (18)F-FDG PET/CT showed an ill-defined osteolytic lesion with abnormally high FDG uptake. Surgical en bloc resection with preoperative embolization was carried out and a histopathological examination confirmed the presence of an intraosseous cavernous hemangioma in the clavicle.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Clavicle / diagnostic imaging*
  • Clavicle / pathology
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Embolization, Therapeutic
  • Female
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Positron-Emission Tomography / methods*
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Skull / abnormalities*
  • Spine / abnormalities*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Malformations / diagnosis*
  • Vascular Malformations / therapy*

Substances

  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18

Supplementary concepts

  • Vascular Malformation, Primary Intraosseous