# Cavernous Hemangioma in the Parotid Gland of an Adult: A Case Report and Review of Literature

## TL;DR

This paper reports a rare case of cavernous hemangioma in the parotid gland of an adult Saudi woman and highlights the challenges in diagnosing and treating this condition.

## Contribution

The paper presents the first reported case of cavernous hemangioma in Saudi Arabia and emphasizes its rarity in adults.

## Key findings

- Cavernous hemangioma in the parotid gland is uncommon in adults and difficult to diagnose.
- Surgical resection is the most effective treatment for cavernous hemangioma in adults.
- Accurate diagnosis requires a thorough physical exam and multiple radiological tests.

## Abstract

Hemangiomas are benign vascular tumors and are classified into cavernous, capillary, and mixed, with the head and neck area as the most common site. Hemangiomas are common in pediatrics and rare in adults. Diagnosing cavernous hemangioma is challenging and requires a complete history, proper physical examination, and several radiological modalities to improve diagnostic accuracy because it is uncommon in adults. Herein, we present a case of a 66-year-old female Saudi patient with cavernous hemangioma from the diagnosis until the surgical treatment. No previous studies are reported in Saudi Arabia and this is a rare presentation of cavernous hemangioma at this age. Cavernous hemangioma in the parotid gland in adults is uncommon and is difficult to diagnose. Therefore, a thorough physical examination and several radiological modalities are required to improve diagnostic accuracy. The most effective treatment of cavernous hemangioma in adults is surgical resection.