A vascular malformation is also known as lymphangioma, arteriovenous malformations, and vascular gigantism. A hemangioma is another type of birthmark. It is the most common benign (non-cancerous) ...

Pain management is key with ulcerated hemangiomas. Often a 2% lidocaine cream can be applied very sparingly during dressing changes if the baby is too uncomfortable. Nurses are vital to ...

Multiple hemangiomas are scattered in a generalized distribution in a 1-month old infant. These red papules and nodules range in size from pinpoint to 1 cm (see Figure 1). Hemangiomatosis ...