Strawberry Naevus
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| Name: Strawberry Naevus |
| Also known as: Immature Haemangioma |
| Temporarily disfiguring skin blemish of children. |
Causes of Strawberry Naevus
Unknown. Overgrowth of small blood vessels. |
Symptoms of Strawberry Naevus
Bright red, raised, irregular, rapidly enlarging spot that appears shortly after birth. Growth ceases by nine months of age. |
Tests for Strawberry Naevus
None normally necessary. |
Treatment for Strawberry Naevus
None, until at least the age of six years, when surgery may be considered.
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Complications of Strawberry Naevus of its treatment
Surgery to remove nevus leaves a permanent scar. |
Likely Outcome of Strawberry Naevus
Virtually all disappear spontaneously, completely and without a scar by the age of five years. |
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