Question

What is the severity of a large hemangioma on a child’s face?

Answer

Hemangiomas can be quite serious in some cases, even posing a risk of malignant transformation. Pediatric hemangiomas are a common congenital disease in pediatric surgery, often occurring on the face, body surface, and trunk limbs, presenting as clear red-purple swellings that do not recede under pressure. As children grow, the size of the hemangiomas may increase. Clinically, infant hemangiomas can be classified into capillary hemangiomas, cavernous hemangiomas, and cavernous angiomas. Most children’s capillary hemangiomas may disappear spontaneously within one to two years, while cavernous hemangiomas and cavernous angiomas often require surgical treatment.