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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nawal Muazam M.D.[2]
Overview
The prevalence of infantile hemangioma is estimated to be upto 10% in general population.[1] Hemangioma commonly affects infants. Females are more commonly affected with hemangioma than males.
Epidemiology and demographics
Prevalence
Infantile hemangiomas are the most common tumor in infancy and occur in approximately 10% of the population.[1]
Age
Hemangioma commonly affects infants.[2]
Gender
Females are three to five times more likely to have hemangiomas than males.[2]
Race
Hemangiomas occur in approximately ten percent of caucasians, and are less prevalent in other races.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Richter, Gresham T.; Friedman, Adva B. (2012). "Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations: Current Theory and Management". International Journal of Pediatrics. 2012: 1–10. doi:10.1155/2012/645678. ISSN 1687-9740.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Zheng JW, Zhang L, Zhou Q, et al. A practical guide to treatment of infantile hemangiomas of the head and neck. Int J Clin Exp Med. 2013;6(10):851-60.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3832322/?report=classic#