Hemangiomas of the head and neck
1Tulane University School of Medicine, Dept of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New Orleans, USA.
Abstract:
The physician's ability to diagnose different types of vascular anomalies, predict their clinical course, and choose the correct mode of treatment has been hampered by the inconsistent, overlapping nomenclature found in the bulk of medical literature. This article discusses how to differentiate hemangiomas from other vascular anomalies. In addition, it reviews complications associated with hemangiomas and various treatment options for hemangiomas including observation, corticosteroids, interferon, surgical resection, laser surgery, and radiotherapy.
Related Concept Videos
Mechanism of Angiogenesis
Regulation of Angiogenesis and Blood Supply
Arteries of the Head and Neck
The internal carotid arteries supply blood to the anterior portion of the cerebrum. They enter the...
Veins of Head and Neck
On the other hand, the vertebral veins, unlike their arterial counterparts, are not primarily responsible for brain drainage. Instead, they drain the cervical vertebrae, spinal cord, and some small...
Esophageal Varices-I: Introduction
Cirrhosis I: Introduction


