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Hemangiomas

Hemangiomas are benign growths of endothelial cells (the cells that line blood vessels). The most common type is infantile hemangioma, which occurs in infants and appears shortly after birth. They tend to grow in size and then eventually shrink after an average number of years. Treatment depends on their location, size, and how the hemangioma affects the patient.