Question
A 4-year-old girl has a vascular malformation on the right lower cheekbone. The exterior is purple and the interior is blue. What is the most effective treatment that doesn’t affect appearance, and can it be completely cured?
Answer
Based on the patient’s condition, radioisotope patch therapy can be considered. This method uses radioactive isotopes to emit beta rays, causing regional lesions to produce radiation biological effects for treatment purposes, with no effect on surrounding normal tissues or the whole body, and generally no scars after treatment. In addition, for smaller vascular malformations, laser therapy can also be used, but it’s important to note that scars may remain.