Hemangioma is an extensive proliferation of capillaries of a benign nature. With its active growth, the hemangioma can reach incredibly large sizes. It can capture nerve cells, muscle tissue, but it does not become a malignant formation.
What is hemangioma? This is the first question that arises in the head when a diagnosis is heard. It is especially painful to hear this about your own child: this diagnosis requires prolonged monitoring by an oncologist. Often, the patient discovers capillary formations on his own, which is the reason for the visit to the doctor.
What is simple hemangioma? This is a collection of capillaries that form small spots on the surface of the skin. Such hemangiomas have a smooth surface, can occur both in the singular and in the plural. They are characterized by red color with a bluish tint. If you press on such a formation, it immediately begins to fade, gradually returning to its previous color.
What is cavernous hemangioma? This is a pathological formation of a cavity filled with blood. On visual examination, it is noted as a tumor protruding above the surface of the skin. In the process of its development, such a tumor can significantly increase in size, acquiring a crimson hue.
What is hemangioma mixed? These are the formations that have in their structure both
blood vessels and tissue compounds. As a rule, this is a combination of simple and cavernous forms of the disease.
Hemangiomas located on the surface of the skin usually do not cause pain. Quite often they are confused with a commonplace bruise or mole. Please note that during the growth period, the hemangioma increases in size, which is not typical for moles and bruises, the last of which resolve in a short time.
Today, skin hemangioma occurs in 30% of newborns. They are located in the face, head, back and arms. Often there are hemangiomas on the mucous membranes of the mouth and eyes. Children with such entities are subject to compulsory outpatient monitoring. Treatment is prescribed depending on the degree of damage.
Severe pain is caused by hemangioma of the vertebral body. It is a vascular tumor, which is characterized by slow growth. The disease is diagnosed mainly in the middle-aged group of people, is more common in women. Such a tumor is located mainly in the thoracic spine. In some cases, hemangiomas take root in several parts of the spinal column at once.
Despite the perfection of current medicine, the causes of hemangiomas are not fully understood. They include a hereditary factor, some diseases, exposure to ultrasound or ultraviolet rays. The disease can occur at any age.
The main goal of treatment and observation is to prevent the growth of hemangiomas. In some cases, they are removed using a laser. The positive dynamics of the disease directly depends on timely diagnosis and treatment.