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Review
. 2015;88(1):23-7.
doi: 10.15386/cjmed-381. Epub 2015 Jan 28.

Infantile Hemangioma: A Brief Review

Madalina Bota  1 , Gheorghe Popa  1 , Cristina Blag  1 , Alexandru Tataru  2
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Review

Infantile Hemangioma: A Brief Review

Madalina Bota et al. Clujul Med. 2015.

Abstract

Infantile hemangiomas as frequent infancy tumors have been a controversial issue of medical scientists worldwide. Their clinical aspects are various and their physiopathology is yet to be fully understood. Numerous publications outline the characteristics, causes, evolution possibilities and therapeutic approaches. Deciding whether to treat or not is the main question of this kind of pathology. Hemangiomas that have complications or can cause irreversible damage need therapy. This is a brief review of up-to-date information regarding the presentation of infantile hemangiomas and target-therapies.

Keywords: etiopathogenesis; infantile hemangiomas; therapy.

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Treatment options for infantile hemangiomas.
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