Lin Richie L, Schwartz Robert A
Dermatology, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, 185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103-2714, USA.
Acta Dermatovenerol Croat. 2006;14(2):109-16.
Hemangiomas of infancy are the most common benign tumors of childhood. They are composed of proliferating endothelial tumor cells and usually manifest as cutaneous birthmarks. In most cases, these tumors characteristically follow a natural course of regression. However, they can cause a tremendous amount of anxiety. Hemangiomas can threaten vital life processes if located in certain areas of the body. They may also be part of larger syndromes associated with high rates of life-changing morbidity and mortality. In all of these situations, hemangiomas are often referred due to the uncertainties that exist regarding the most efficacious diagnosis and management.
婴儿血管瘤是儿童期最常见的良性肿瘤。它们由增殖的内皮肿瘤细胞组成，通常表现为皮肤胎记。在大多数情况下，这些肿瘤具有典型的自然消退过程。然而，它们会引起极大的焦虑。如果位于身体的某些部位，血管瘤可能会威胁到重要的生命过程。它们也可能是与高致残率和高死亡率相关的较大综合征的一部分。在所有这些情况下，由于在最有效的诊断和治疗方面存在不确定性，血管瘤常常被转诊。
