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Orthopedics & Traumatology

Hemangioma of Bone, Skull/Facial Bones

ICD-10 Code
D18.09_1

Benign vascular tumor occurring in the calvarium or facial bones.

Clinical Presentation & Protocol

Patient Usually Complains Of

Patient presents with a [slowly enlarging/stable] bony prominence located at the [specify site, e.g., frontal/parietal/zygomatic] region. Denies associated neurological deficits, visual disturbances, or localized pain. No history of recent trauma or rapid growth.

Clinical Examination Findings

Physical examination reveals a firm, non-tender, immobile, bony-hard mass palpated at the [specify site]. Overlying skin is intact with no erythema, ulceration, or pulsatility. Cranial nerve examination is intact. No evidence of localized lymphadenopathy.

Treatment Protocol

Plan: Observation with serial clinical and radiological follow-up (CT/MRI) to monitor for size progression. If symptomatic or cosmetically concerning, consider surgical excision or curettage with bone grafting. Referral to neurosurgery or maxillofacial surgery as indicated.

Detailed clinical guide coming soon.