Question
A one-year-old child has a bluish purple swelling on the left side of the lingual frenulum, which is soft to the touch, fades with pressure, and has a pulsating sensation. The local hospital diagnosed it as a hemangioma and inquired about the treatment methods.
Answer
The treatment of vascular or vascular malformations should be determined based on the type, location, and age of the patient. Current treatment methods include surgical removal, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, cryotherapy, laser therapy, and sclerosing agent injections. Generally, a comprehensive treatment approach is adopted. For hemangiomas in infants and young children, observation is recommended; if the condition develops rapidly, timely intervention treatment should also be provided.