Mandibular venolymphatic malformation identified with infrared thermography: a case report

IF 2 3区医学 Q2 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology Pub Date : 2025-03-14 DOI:10.1016/j.oooo.2025.01.025

Reuber Mendes Rocha, Alessah Carolyna de Andrade Fernandes, Angela Natalia Garnica Hilarión, Eleazar Mezaiko, Larissa Rosa Santana Rodrigues, Fernanda Paula Yamamoto-Silva, Brunno Santos de Freitas Silva

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Abstract

This report describes an unusual case of venolymphatic malformation in the left mandibular angle of a 38-year-old male. The patient sought specialized attention due to a “facial growth upon physical exertion,” present for 2 years, painless, and static. During periods of rest, there was no facial asymmetry, but exertion revealed a normochromic, elastic, well-defined volumetric increase in the left mandible. Initially, ambulatory thermographic imaging was performed using an infrared thermography device, which showed a significant temperature alteration in that region after exertion. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed an infiltrative lesion in the left masseter muscle, with subcutaneous extension and possible venous origin. The clinical diagnosis of venolymphatic malformation was established, and the patient was referred for follow-up with a vascular surgeon, remaining stable for the past 12 months. This report suggests that infrared thermography may represent an important adjunct in the diagnosis of maxillofacial vascular lesions.

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红外线热像仪鉴定下颌骨毒淋巴畸形1例

本报告描述了一个38岁男性左下颌角不寻常的静脉淋巴畸形病例。患者因“体力消耗引起的面部生长”而寻求专科治疗，存在2年，无痛，静止。在休息期间，没有面部不对称，但用力时显示左下颌骨呈同色、弹性、明显的体积增加。最初，使用红外热成像设备进行动态热成像，显示运动后该区域的温度发生了显着变化。磁共振成像证实左侧咬肌浸润性病变，有皮下延伸，可能起源于静脉。临床诊断为静脉淋巴畸形，患者转介血管外科医生随访，病情稳定12个月。本报告认为，红外热成像可能是颌面部血管病变诊断的重要辅助手段。

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Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE-

CiteScore

3.80

自引率

6.90%

发文量

1217

审稿时长

2-4 weeks

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