Are Hemangiomas Scary? What Are the Treatment Methods?

Question

Recently, I found a large lump on the back of my elbow, with visible fine vessels. After a medical diagnosis, it was determined to be a hemangioma. Is the hemangioma serious? Can it cause death? What are the treatment methods?

Answer

Hemangiomas are benign tumors and also vascular malformations. These tumors are not scary. Generally speaking, if the tumor has no obvious symptoms and is relatively small, it can be observed continuously. However, if the growth is more obvious, treatment is usually necessary. The treatment methods for hemangiomas mainly include surgical resection, laser therapy, cryotherapy, or regional injection of medication.