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My 7 -week daughter has a cavernous hemangioma on her chest. considering removal - what is the best option: cryo /suggested by doc. laser? other?
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Is it: Is it growing? Does this doctor treat a lot of hemangiomas? See pediatric dermatologist to discuss treatment options.
Answered 3/20/2013
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Depends: Size location other spots some will fade out in time without intervention second opinion can be useful.
Answered 4/28/2013
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Beta blocker?: If this is a growing infantile type hemangioma, then the treatment of choice is oral propranolol. This is far superior in efficacy and safety to steroids or invasive surgical options.
Answered 4/28/2013
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