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A '''hemangioma''' is an abnormal build up of blood vessels in the skin or internal organs.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001459.htm | title = ''Hemangioma''| authro [Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.]}}</ref> It is also described as a congenital benign skin lesion consisting of dense, usually elevated masses of dilated [[blood vessels]]".<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.kmle.com/search.php?Search=hemangioma | title = ''KMLE American Heritage Medical Dictionary definition of hemangioma'' | author = [http://www.kmle.com The American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary]}}</ref> In most cases, hemangiomas will disappear over time. They are formed either during [[gestation]] or appear during the first few weeks of life and may present as a [[birthmark]]. Hemangiomas occur in approximately ten percent of Caucasians, and are less prevalent in other races. Females are three to five times more likely to have hemangiomas than males. Hemangiomas can be vivid superficial [[lesions]], known as capillary hemangiomas (often referred to as "Strawberry Marks"), or they can be deep bluish swelling, known as cavernous hemangiomas. Sometimes they can be both superficial and deep. Approximately eighty percent are located on the face and neck, with the next most prevalent location being the liver. Although hemangiomas are [[benign]], some serious complications can occur. | |||
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Overview
A hemangioma is an abnormal build up of blood vessels in the skin or internal organs.[1] It is also described as a congenital benign skin lesion consisting of dense, usually elevated masses of dilated blood vessels".[2] In most cases, hemangiomas will disappear over time. They are formed either during gestation or appear during the first few weeks of life and may present as a birthmark. Hemangiomas occur in approximately ten percent of Caucasians, and are less prevalent in other races. Females are three to five times more likely to have hemangiomas than males. Hemangiomas can be vivid superficial lesions, known as capillary hemangiomas (often referred to as "Strawberry Marks"), or they can be deep bluish swelling, known as cavernous hemangiomas. Sometimes they can be both superficial and deep. Approximately eighty percent are located on the face and neck, with the next most prevalent location being the liver. Although hemangiomas are benign, some serious complications can occur.
References
- ↑ "Hemangioma". Text " authro [Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.]" ignored (help)
- ↑ The American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary. "KMLE American Heritage Medical Dictionary definition of hemangioma".