Question
A friend of mine is 43 years old and was hospitalized today. I heard that he has something called a hemangioma and is going to undergo surgery to remove it. Doctor, what is a hemangioma? Is it a tumor that grows inside the blood vessels? How should it be removed?
Answer
Hemangiomas are congenital benign tumors or vascular malformations caused by the proliferation of vascular cells. Treatment methods include medical treatment, radiation therapy, and surgery. Your friend is 43 years old and should opt for surgical treatment, which involves removing the affected tissue and sending it for pathological examination for confirmation. It is advisable to have the surgery as soon as possible.