Cavernous hemangioma (skin)

• Definition
  • Benign Vascular Tumours
• Who
  • Childhood
  • Head & Neck
  • F > M
• Clinical
  • Appearance variable
  • Depends on depth
    • May infiltrate adjacent structures
  • Do not regress
• Histology
  • Dilated thin walled vessels
• Treatment
  • If causing sx:
    • Medication – propranolol/corticosteroids
    • Laser surgery – will heal with scar
    • Surgical excision – generally not required.
      • Indicated if causing visual impairment