HEMANGIOMAS—Histologic Structure, and Treatment

Abstract

Hemangiomas are considered tumors originating in blood vessels and are classified as ectatic and hyperplastic. Controversy regarding active therapy occurs in the case of strawberry hemangiomas which are hyperplastic capillary hemangiomas. Although they may clear up spontaneously, on rare occasions they may predispose to grave sequelae. Port-wine stain hemangiomas should never be treated with x-ray or radium.

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