I would be very appreciative if someone could send any information regarding angiomas. My fifteen year old cousin has just been diagnosed with an angioma. I am interested in any information as to what this is and the rates of life and death. Thank You!
Reply:
The questioner does not specify where the angioma is. By strict definition, an angioma is a swelling or tumor due to dilation of the blood vessels (hemangioma) or of the lymphatics (lymphangioma). Angiomas may occur in any tissue in the body which is supplied directly by blood vessels or lymphatics, including skin, bone, or any other organ system. Some cutaneous (on the skin) hemangiomas appear in newborns shortly after birth, and are almost always benign, or non-cancerous. Other forms of hemangiomas are rapidly growing, may become huge and disfiguring, and much more serious. The outcome of the angioma really depends on what kind it is and how rapidly it grows. If you can provide more information about the tumor, a more specific answer can be provided.
Answered by: Roger A. Forden, M.D.
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