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Hemangioma of the maxilla is a rare lesion with a variable and atypical radiographic appearance. A case presenting as an expansile, destructive antral mass is reported. The radiographic workup, differential diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of this rare lesion are discussed.
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Stassi, J., Rao, V.M. & Lowry, L. Hemangioma of bone arising in the maxilla. Skeletal Radiol 12, 187–191 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00361085
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