What is Hemangioma?

Hemangioma
Hemangioma. The morphology and immunohistochemistry confirmed the diagnosis of hemangioma of cavernous and venous mixed type in mesentery. A. The hemangioma was located in the mesentery and the small bowel wall was reserved. B. The tumour was characterized by diluted vessels, which most was with thin wall and minor was with thick wall. C. CD31 was positive in the endothelial cells flooring the vessels. D. SMA was positive in some vessels with thick wall. Giant mesenteric hemangioma of cavernous and venous mixed type: a rare case report. Yang GZ, Li J, Jin H - BMC surgery (2013). Not ALtered. CC

Hemangioma is tumor acknowledged by speedy endothelial cell proliferation at early infancy, trailed by involution over time.

Examples of hemangiomas include:

  • Capillary hemangiomas
  • Cavernous hemangiomas
  • Juvenile hemangiomas
  • Pyogenic granulomas