Hemangioma Health Article

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Hemangioma on the face (nose)
Hemangiomas are tumors made-up of dilated blood vessels that usually appear shortly after birth, although they may be present at birth. Hemangiomas on the face can be disfiguring and may interfere with visual development or cause obstruction of the airway. Update Date:
10/26/2006
Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

Hemangioma - angiogram

Hemangioma on the face (nose)

Circulatory system

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