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Hemangioma - Symptom

Alternative Names

Cavernous hemangioma; Strawberry nevus

Symptoms:

  • A red to reddish-purple, raised lesion on the skin
  • A massive, raised tumor with blood vessels (a possibility)

Signs and tests:

Hemangiomas are diagnosed by a physical examination. In the case of deep or mixed lesions, a CT scan or MRI scan may be performed to ensure that deeper structures are not involved.

Occasionally, a hemangioma may be associated with other rare syndromes. Additional studies may be done to determine if any of these syndromes are present.

  • Reviewed last on: 10/26/2006
  • Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.