Bleeding from Venous Hemangioma in the Palate Mimicking Hemoptysis.
- Author:
Hyean Ji KIM
1
;
Ha Yeon LEE
;
Shin Hye YOO
;
Soo Im SHIN
;
Jeong Han KIM
;
Chang Hoon LEE
Author Information
1. Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea. kauri670@empal.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hemoptysis;
Hemangioma
- MeSH:
Hemangioma*;
Hemoptysis*;
Hemorrhage*;
Humans;
Mouth;
Palate*;
Respiratory System;
Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
- From:Soonchunhyang Medical Science
2016;22(1):64-66
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
When physicians meet patients who expectorate blood, hemoptysis should be distinguished from pseudohemoptysis, i.e., bleeding from the upper respiratory tract or upper gastrointestinal tract. Herein, we present a case of hemangioma in the palate that caused bleeding mimicking hemoptysis. Hemangioma in the palate occurs rarely, but it can be easily diagnosed and the patient may avoid unnecessary tests if a physician examines the oral cavity closely at the initial visit.
