What Does Intraosseous Hemangioma Mean?

Intraosseous hemangiomas are benign vascular tumors that account for less than 1% of all bone tumors

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We have shown that the size of bone tumours averages 10 cm for all types of tumour and for all age groups. This is possibly not surprising as bone tumours virtually all originate within the bone and will grow to a certain size before they break through the bone and start elevating the periosteum.
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. These rare, slow-growing tumors exhibit female predominance, with a male-to-female ratio of 1:2.

What is intraosseous hemangioma?

Intraosseous hemangioma is a rare bone tumor accounting for 0.7% to 1.0% of all bone tumors. It can occur at all ages but is most common in the fourth and fifth decades of life and has a female preponderance (3:1) [1]. Intraosseous hemangiomas are usually found in the vertebral column and rarely seen in the calvarium.

Is intraosseous hemangioma serious?

Primary intraosseous hemangiomas are slow growing vascular malformations, usually located in the medullary cavity. They are classified as benign, but rarely may be locally aggressive.

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