Question

What are the treatment methods for pediatric hemangiomas?

Answer

Pediatric hemangiomas are benign lesions caused by congenital vascular distortion and dilation, with the exact cause still unclear. The choice of treatment depends on the size and location of the tumor, and common treatment methods include:

  1. Surgical Therapy: Removing the hemangioma through surgery.
  2. Sclerosing Agent Injection Therapy: Injecting a sclerosing agent into the hemangioma to cause it to shrink.
  3. Carbon Dioxide Laser Therapy: Using laser beams to destroy the hemangioma tissue.
  4. Liquid Nitrogen Cryotherapy: Using extremely low temperatures of liquid nitrogen to freeze and destroy the hemangioma. With appropriate treatment, pediatric hemangiomas can be effectively controlled and will not cause damage to the patient.