Patient's question:
A friend of mine, who is 43 years old, was hospitalized today. I heard that he suffers from a type of angioma and is preparing to undergo surgery for its removal. Could you please explain to me what an angioma is? Is it a tumor that grows inside the blood vessels? And how is it surgically removed?Doctor's answer:
A hemangioma is a benign tumor or vascular malformation of the skin and soft tissues caused by the proliferation of vascular cells. Currently, the common treatments for hemangiomas include drug therapy, laser therapy, and surgical treatment. Your friend is already 43 years old, and he should undergo surgical treatment, which involves the excision of the affected tissue and sending it for pathological examination to confirm the diagnosis. It is recommended that you advise your friend to have the surgery as early as possible.