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- Dictionaryhe·man·gi·o·ma/hēˌmanjēˈōmə/
noun
- 1. a benign tumor of blood vessels, often forming a red birthmark.
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Jun 23, 2023 · A hemangioma (he-man-jee-O-muh), also known as an infantile hemangioma or hemangioma of infancy, is a bright red birthmark. It looks like a rubbery bump or flat red patch and is made up of extra blood vessels in the skin. The mark shows up at birth or in the first month of life.
Jun 28, 2022 · Overview. What is a hemangioma? Hemangiomas are a type of growth that appear as red or purple lumps on your skin. They’re made of rapidly dividing cells of blood vessel walls (endothelial cells). They may be present at birth, or become noticeable during infancy.
A hemangioma or haemangioma is a usually benign vascular tumor derived from blood vessel cell types. The most common form, seen in infants, is an infantile hemangioma, known colloquially as a "strawberry mark", most commonly presenting on the skin at birth or in the first weeks of life.
May 6, 2024 · Hemangiomas, or infantile hemangiomas, are noncancerous growths of blood vessels. They typically go away on their own, but a doctor may treat them if they open or become sores. They’re...
Jun 9, 2023 · A hemangioma is a benign (non-cancerous) growth of blood vessels that appears at birth or within the first few weeks after birth. Hemangiomas are the most common...
Mar 15, 2024 · Summary. Benign vascular lesions that typically appear during the first weeks of life as blue or pink macules or patches. Some lesions can be problematic, requiring identification and early treatment and/or referral. First-line therapy is systemic beta-blockers (such as propranolol).
A hemangioma is a type of birthmark and vascular abnormality and is the most common benign (noncancerous) tumor of the skin. Port-wine stains, strawberry hemangiomas and salmon patches are all hemangiomas.
