[Intracutaneous and subcutaneous cavernous hemangioma. Conservative and surgical therapy (author's transl)]

Hemangioma are the most frequently occurring benign tumors in infants and children. Current therapeutical recommendations are discussed on the basis of observations on 1015 patients of this age group who were treated at the Childrens' Surgical Hospital in Munich from 1956 to 1976. Intervention during the first three months of life is indicated for intracutaneous hemangioma in the ano-genital area as well as for subcutaneous and pedunculated forms. Starting at walking age, prominent tumors of the pilose scalp and lid hemangioma should be excised. In all other forms, spontaneous remission, which usually occurs after 3 to 4 years, should be waited for. Appropriate guidance of parents is necessary in this case. We advise against irradiation of hemangioma.