Hemangioma of the lower lip associated with schistosomiasis: a case report

Hemangiomas may occur in any region of the body, and is the most common tumour of the childhood age. The first case report of multiple Schistosoma mansoni larvas associated with hemangioma of the lower lip is presented. A 7-year-old boy presented with hemangioma of the lower lip. The tumour was subtotally excised under general anaesthesia for aesthetic reasons. The histopathologic diagnosis was multiple Schistosoma mansoni larvas associated with the hemangioma. Patient was treated with an antischistosomal drug.