A rare case of giant hemangioma combined with actinomycosis infection
Abstract
Hemangiomas are primarily associated with neovascularization and the abnormal proliferation of blood vessels. No cases of hemangioma combined with actinomycosis have been reported in the literature. We present a case of a 54-year-old man with a rapidly enlarging left upper limb mass after two traumatic injuries. Pathological examination performed after surgical resection of the mass at our center revealed a hemangioma complicated by actinomycosis. This case indicates that actinomycetes may colonize hemangiomas and contribute to their continuous enlargement, with excellent prognosis after surgery.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Vascular Tumors and Angiosarcomas
Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 102135–102135
- Publication date
- 6 January 2026
- Language
- EN