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A hemangioma is an abnormal buildup of blood vessels in the skin or internal organs. |
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Symptoms
A red to reddish-purple, raised sore (lesion) on the skin; A massive, raised tumor with blood vessels. Most hemangiom...
Causes
About 30% of hemangiomas are present at birth. The rest appear in the first several months of life. The hemangioma ma...
Tests
Hemangiomas are diagnosed by a physical examination. In the case of deep or mixed lesions, a CT or MRI scan may be pe...
Treatments
Superficial or "strawberry" hemangiomas often are not treated. When they are allowed to disappear on their own, the r...
Complications
Bleeding (especially if the hemangioma is injured; Problems with breathing and eating; Psychological problems, from s...
Doctor Specialties
All birthmarks, including hemangiomas, should be evaluated by the health care provider during a routine examination. ...
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