Hemangioma is a generally benign tumor consisting of vascular structures, but it tends to grow and spread under the influence of blood pressure in the vessel and vessel-building factors. Therefore, although it does not show malignant features, it is dangerous because it has a tendency to bleeding and in some patients it is close to vital organs such as the liver and needs to be treated. Hemangiosarcoma is the name given to malignant tumors of blood vessel origin.
Because hemangioma is a congenital disease, it is seen from infancy. While some hemangiomas may regress and disappear spontaneously in the first years, some may grow and progress rapidly. Although tumors are frequently seen in skin vessels, they can also be found in internal organs such as the liver. For this reason, hemangiomas are tumors that need to be diagnosed, followed closely and treated with appropriate methods if necessary
How to diagnose hemangioma?
The first complaint in hemangiomas is visual and aesthetic problems. In any part of the skin of the patients, red-purple colored, puffy, ball-shaped vascular structures are seen. These tumors, which are different from the normal vascular structure, can bleed with very minor trauma or spontaneously. These tumors, which are initially small in size, may show a tendency to grow over time and with growth.
The first examination to be done when symptoms are observed is Doppler ultrasonography. From which vessel the hemangioma originates, its spread in the subcutaneous and muscle tissue, and whether there is hemangioma in the organs should be reviewed. Therefore, MR or CT angiography methods are used. Conventional angiography is an imaging method used to reveal and treat the anatomical features of hemangiomas, especially those diagnosed by Doppler ultrasonography.
Does the hemangioma grow?
Hemangiomas can grow after birth as the baby grows. This growth occurs with the effect of a substance known as the "vessel-building" factor and secreted from the body. However, although there is no rule such as "every hemangioma grows", some hemangiomas may remain the same size for life, while some hemangiomas They may also shrink and disappear over time. However, in hemangiomas found only in the skin and muscle tissues, the patient's complaints are also important in the choice of treatment.
Superficial hemangiomas that do not grow and do not cause complaints can be controlled with annual follow-ups. However, hemangiomas that cause complaints, progress in the muscle, and are located in the internal organs should be treated after diagnosis.
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