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Haemangioma
Medical Questions » Haemangioma
| Name: Haemangioma |
| Also known as: Angioma |
| Localized over growth of arteries and veins. |
Causes of Haemangioma
Blood vessels in the skin, intestine, spinal cord, brain or inside other organs may sometimes dilate and overdevelop dramatically to form a small red lump. |
Symptoms of Haemangioma
Red lump that blanches on pressure. |
Tests for Haemangioma
None necessary in the skin. Internal haemangiomas may be detected by angiography (injecting dye into a blood vessel and taking an X-ray), CT or MRI scans, gastroscopy or colonoscopy. |
Treatment for Haemangioma
Surgical removal if cosmetically unacceptable or causing symptoms.
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Complications of Haemangioma of its treatment
May bleed dramatically if injured, and in the gut be responsible for steady blood loss and anemia. May put pressure on nerves (eg. in spine) to cause pain or loss of nerve function. |
Likely Outcome of Haemangioma
Usually harmless, but annoying. Cured by removal. |
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