Hemangioma: Blood Sponge
Infant hemangioma Infantile hemangioma (SH; blood sponge of the infant/newborn; synonym: infantile hemangioma) is a congenital vascular tumor that occurs in the first days or weeks/months after birth. The small vessels of the skin, the capillaries, form tangle-like growths and bulges. Sex ratio: boys to girls is 1: 3. The prevalence (disease frequency) is 4-5% … Hemangioma: Blood Sponge