Question

How are vascular tumors classified?

Answer

Based on the provided information and images, this appears to be a tumor-type vascular tumor (infantile hemangioma, which is essentially the same type of vascular tumor as the superficial strawberry hemangioma and subcutaneous cavernous hemangioma). Tumor-type vascular tumors are the most common and easiest to treat type of vascular tumors. They have a typical course of development (Generally speaking, the first year is the growth phase, during which the tumor grows rapidly at first, but slows down as the child grows older. After one year, the growth gradually stops and enters the regression phase, where the tumor gradually disappears. Overall, these tumor-type vascular tumors will eventually regress, but if left untreated to develop naturally, the outcome can vary because of differences in severity and growth rates. During the one-year growth phase, various complications can occur: ulceration, infection, bleeding, etc. Most do not experience complications, but as the tumor grows larger and thicker, it becomes more difficult for it to regress in the future, and there may be cosmetic defects after regression: scars, skin folds, pigmentation residue. Therefore, we advocate for early treatment during the growth phase of vascular tumors to stop their growth as soon as possible and enter the regression phase to achieve a faster and more aesthetically pleasing result. It is recommended not to use surgical treatment, cryotherapy, radioactive substances, hormones, or laser therapy (which is difficult to be thorough and can leave scars). This type of vascular tumor