Hemangiomas Could Cause Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Hemangiomas involving the upper airway can be an uncommon cause of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

Case presentationA 26-year-old Caucasian man with a known history of a large hemangioma of his head and neck presented with sleep-disordered breathing to the sleep unit of our hospital.

Severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome was revealed on polysomnography.

Nasal continuous positive airway pressure was implemented effectively, reducing daytime hypersomnolence and significantly improving sleep parameters.

After three years of adherent use, the patient remains in a good condition and the hemangioma is stable.

Application of continuous positive airway pressure can be an effective treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome complicated with vascular tumors.

Periodic follow-up of the patient is necessary, as little is known about the long-term effects of continuous positive airway pressure therapy.

Author: Maria AntoniadouPaschalis SteiropoulosEvangelia SerasliVenetia Tsara
Credits/Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports 2010, 4:271

Tagged with: CPAP • daytime hypersomnolence • Hemangioma • Nasal continuous positive airway pressure • Obstructive Sleep Apnea • obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome • OSA • Polysomnography • Sleep Apnea • Sleep Apnea Syndrome • Sleep Apnea Treatment • Sleep Disordered Breathing • Upper Airway

Filed under: CPAP • Daytime Sleepiness • Obstructive Sleep Apnea • Other Disorders • Polysomnography • Sleep Apnea • Sleep Apnea Effects • Sleep Apnea News • Sleep Apnea Research • Sleep Disordered Breathing • Sleep Disorders

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