Hemangioma of Skin Learning Center
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A hemangioma is an abnormal build up of blood vessels in the skin or internal organs. |
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Symptoms
A red to reddish-purple, raised lesion on the skin; A massive, raised tumor with blood vessels (a possibility.
Causes
The classically recognized hemangioma is a visible red skin lesion that may be in the top skin layers (capillary hema...
Tests
Hemangiomas are diagnosed by a physical examination. In the case of deep or mixed lesions, a CT scan or MRI scan may ...
Treatments
Superficial or "strawberry" hemangiomas often are not treated. When they are allowed to disappear on their own, the r...
Doctor Specialties
All birthmarks, including hemangiomas, should be evaluated by the health care provider during a routine examination.
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