Question
I recently felt a blood vessel tumor on the top of my head, not very large. I’ve heard about malignant blood vessel tumors. How long can you live with a blood vessel tumor?
Answer
Scalp hemangiomas, also known as scalp vascular malformations, generally do not threaten life. Comprehensive treatment is adopted, including surgical treatment, radiation therapy, and cryotherapy, which are selected based on the growth location and morphology of the hemangioma. Apart from the theoretical risk of massive bleeding, active treatment can control the condition. Unlike ordinary tumors, treatment should be considered comprehensively based on specific circumstances.