Question
A two-and-a-half-month-old girl has a hemangioma approximately 22mm by 48mm in size, located near her back axilla. The hemangioma has a deep red appearance, resembling lean meat. The parents inquire about the most appropriate time for treatment, expressing concerns about the effects of general anesthesia on the baby and ask for other treatment options. Additionally, they are worried about the potential expansion of the condition and whether skin grafting will be necessary after surgery to prevent recurrence of the tumor. They urgently need professional advice.
Answer
Sclerotherapy can be used, where medication is injected into the hemangioma to harden and absorb it; or copper needles can be inserted to break down copper ions through electrical current, blocking the blood vessels of the hemangioma and causing it to shrink and absorb. The earlier the child is treated, the smaller the scar will be.