Question
I recently found a large lump on the back of my elbow, with visible tiny blood vessels. The doctor diagnosed it as a hemangioma. Are hemangiomas dangerous? Can they cause death? What are the treatment options?
Answer
Hemangiomas are a type of benign tumor and also a form of vascular malformation. These tumors are not scary. Generally, if the tumor has no obvious symptoms and is relatively small in size, it can be observed continuously. However, if the tumor grows significantly, treatment is usually necessary. The treatment methods for hemangiomas mainly include surgical removal, laser therapy, cryotherapy, or regional drug injection.