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Angiomas
Angiomas are benign tumors derived from cells of the blood vessel, vascular or lymph vessels, lymphatic vessel walls (endothelium) or derived from cells of the tissues surrounding these vessels. Angiomas are a frequent occurrence as patients age, but they might be an indicator of systemic problems such as liver disease. They are not commonly associated with cancer. Signs and symptoms Angiomas usually appear at or near the surface of the skin anywhere on the body, and may be considered bothersome depending on their location. However, they may be present as symptoms of another more serious disorder, such as cirrhosis. When they are removed, it is generally for cosmetic reasons. Types * Hemangiomas # Capillary: Cherry hemangioma, Infantile haemangioma # Cavernous angioma, Cavernous # Pyogenic granuloma * Lymphangiomas # Capillary lymphangioma, Capillary (simple) # Cavernous lymphangioma, Cavernous (cystic) * Glomus tumor * Vascular ectasias # Naevus flammeus # Telangiectasia - S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Infantile Haemangioma
An infantile hemangioma (IH), sometimes called a strawberry mark due to appearance, is a type of benign vascular tumor or anomaly that affects babies. Other names include capillary hemangioma, strawberry hemangioma, strawberry birthmark and strawberry nevus. and formerly known as a cavernous hemangioma. They appear as a red or blue raised lesion on the skin. Typically, they begin during the first four weeks of life, growing until about five months of life, and then shrinking in size and disappearing over the next few years. Often skin changes remain after they shrink. Complications may include pain, bleeding, ulcer formation, disfigurement, or heart failure. It is the most common tumor of orbit and periorbital areas in childhood. It may occur in the skin, subcutaneous tissues and mucous membranes of oral cavities and lips as well as in extracutaneous locations including the liver and gastrointestinal tract. The underlying reason for their occurrence is not clear. In about 10% o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
