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A 26-year-old female asked:
Have birthmark on head mri last week shown diffuse haemangioma in skull bone ?! should i be worried cant stop panicking risk of death?
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Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
These: lesions are almost always BENIGN!! They are NOT associated with a risk of death. Follow your Primary Health Care Provider's lead and consult with the proper surgeon if removal is being considered.
Hope this helps!
Dr Z
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Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Hemangioma: This type problem is typically not life threatening. Talk to your provider lazer surgery is effective for hemangiomas.
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Relax: These grow their fastest before you reach a year of age and then settle down and just sit or shrink. If you made it to your age you are fine. It is more of a curiosity than a risk. Follow your docs lead on this and settle back into your life.I would't be surprised if they sent you around to a few docs to share the curious finding.
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