It is a common type of neoplasm (tumor) during infancy. They grow typically during the first months of age. Parents are worried about the cosmetic result; however, 50% of the hemangiomas regress until 5 years of age and 70% until 7 years. Vascular malformations, such as port-wine stains and arteriovenous malformations are distinct clinical entities, which are always present at birth and never regress.
Hemangioma
What is it?
The procedure
Surgical treatment is only indicated for hemangiomas which bleed and/or ulcerate. The majority of them are likely to regress on their own; so, no treatment is necessary. Hemangiomas in eyelids, nose and other special locations can be treated with propranolol, which accelerates their regression.
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