Cavernous hemangioma of the palate. A review of etiology, pathogenesis and treatment options.

Cavernous hemangiomas of the palate are a rare but not infrequent sighting in the oral and maxillofacial region. The etiology and pathogenesis of these lesions are not definitively understood and are currently being explored. Treatment options usually include, but are not limited to, surgical excision of the lesion.