Hemangioma is a vascular benign tumor that appears in newborns in the first month of life. In recent years, experts have noted an increase in cases of congenital hemangioma. Most often, this ailment affects open areas of the skin of the body and head, but sometimes the hemangioma is located under the skin or on the internal organs. The tumor looks like a gradually growing cluster of red dots. During a fast time they can become a compaction in the form of a bump and grow further. The color of hemangiomas can differ - from pale pink to bard.
Hemangioma in newborns - causes
The causes of hemangiomas in neonates are unknown to specialists. One of the assumptions is the transfer of the mother in the early stages of pregnancy ARVI. At a period of 3-6 weeks, the baby has a circulatory system in the womb, and the virus can be affected by such consequences.
Types of hemangiomas
Hemangioma in newborns often occurs on the head, neck, abdomen, genitals and other parts of the body. If it does not grow and does not change its original color, then doctors do not recommend performing an operative intervention, as the vascular tumor can gradually pass by itself. This occurs at the age of 5-7 years or at the end of puberty. Such hemangiomas do not pose a particular danger, being a cosmetic defect. It is only necessary to ensure that the child does not injure the affected area of the body, as this can lead to bleeding.
More dangerous are cases where the hemangioma in newborns appears on the eyelid, ear or mucous membrane of the mouth. A tumor can impair vision, hearing and breathing. With the observed growth of hemangioma located in such areas, you should immediately contact a specialist.
Hemangioma of the liver is much less common in newborns. More prone to the appearance of such a vascular tumor of the girl. Diagnosed with hemangioma of the liver, usually by accident, during medical examinations. In most cases, this tumor does not cause discomfort and does not require surgical intervention. In the case of the appearance of painful sensations further measures on treatment are taken by a specialist. Hemangioma of the liver is a congenital tumor.
Another type of vascular tumor in newborns is cavernous hemangioma. It is located under the skin, it looks like a swelling of bluish color. When pressing, the tumor becomes whiter and then restores its shape again.
Treatment of hemangioma
The treatment of hemangioma in newborns should be entrusted to specialists. Depending on the type of hemangioma, they prescribe a diagnosis, according to the results of which the entire course is conducted.
Today, experts recommend not postpone the treatment and conduct it in the early stages, so that at a later age there are fewer scars. In some cases, they can suggest monitoring the growth and condition of the hemangioma, since potentially non-threatening tumors
If you need to remove hemangiomas, doctors offer several options for intervention:
- Laser therapy is the most modern method of treatment, which is carried out painlessly for the child and leaves no scars;
- Cryotherapy is the most common and effective method, but it is painful and often requires several sessions of cauterization with liquid nitrogen;
- sclerosing therapy is the chipping of hemangioma with alcohol, resulting in the tumor dying off.
It should be remembered that the method of treatment for each case is individual and requires obligatory coordination with a specialist.