Hemangiogenic formations are considered common tumors, which are at times prone to self-resolving. This is a benign education, but not always harmless.
The danger usually comes from hemangiomas, localized in internal organs( in the liver, spine, etc.).In fact, hemangioma is an education with a vascular structure consisting of a cluster of vessels or capillaries.
Symptoms of
Symptoms of such formations differ according to their location.
Skin and mucosal tumors are typical cyanotic or purple spots that do not rise above the surface.
If you press on such a tumor, then it will noticeably turn pale, and with tension, on the contrary, it will become more saturated shade.
If the hemangiomas are of a multiple nature, trophic manifestations are added to the general symptomatology, problems with the growth of the organ on which the hemangioma is located( if the tumor is inorganic).In addition, for hemangiogenic education is often peculiar:
- Local temperature increase;
- Uncontrolled hair growth in places where they should not grow;
- Increased sweating;
- Paresthesia Symptoms;
- Muscle weakness.
If the hemangioma develops in the intestine, then it manifests itself as an intestinal obstruction or internal bleeding. In exceptional cases, hemangiomatosis may develop when the tumors form in the spleen, uterus, liver and thorax, etc.
How is vascular tumor treated?
Not always a hemangiotic tumor needs a therapeutic effect. Among all cases of hemangiomas, about 10% are accompanied by various complications of , the rest do not disturb patients in any way, and do not threaten health.
It is the tumor-induced complication that becomes the signal for the need for therapeutic measures. As complications are:
- Inflammatory processes;
- Infections;
- Bleeding;
- A tumor interferes with the development and normal functioning of an organ;
- Abundant and recurrent bleeding.
Specialists, in the presence of such factors determine a typical type of tumor and designate a suitable therapy in this case, which usually involves removal.
Methods for removal of hemangiomas
There are many methods of removal of hemangiomas, which are generally divided into surgical and therapeutic. The first group includes:
- Operational removal in the traditional way;
- Laser therapy;
- Cryotherapy;
- Sclerosing;
- X-ray therapy;
- Electrocoagulation.
Photo of the removed hemangioma from the face of
The second group is represented by conservative methods of therapeutic effect:
- Compression treatment involving the imposition of tight bandages;
- Purpose of cytotoxic drugs like Cyclophosphamide, Vincristine, etc.;
- Hormone therapy, which consists of taking corticosteroid drugs like Prednisolone, Diprospana, etc.;
- Assignment of timolol or propranolol drugs such as Timol, Okumol, Niolol or Propranolobene, Inderal, Anaprilina, etc.
Laser
Laser therapy is today considered to be the most effective technique for removal of hemangiomas at any stage of development of .This technique minimizes the likelihood of forming postoperative scars, pigment spots, etc.
For the laser cauterization, the patient undergoes local anesthesia, so the procedure is painless, although some note a feeling of slight tingling or discomfort.
By means of high-temperature action, the surgeon evaporates all elements of formation without bleeding. After burning, the affected area is treated with antiseptic solutions and a dressing is applied.
Rehabilitation involves self-care for the skin in the first weeks:
- Rank is important to keep in a sterile environment, regularly treated with solutions of wound healing or antiseptic action;
- Temporarily recommended to refrain from being in the sun and bathing, using cosmetics;
- Inadmissible tearing of the wound, picking, etc.
The photo shows the capillary hemangioma on the child's lip and its appearance after removal by the laser
After the rehabilitation, the crust on the wound will disappear, leaving a pinkish trace that will eventually equal the skin tone of the patient.
Moxibustion
Often, hemangiotic formations are treated with moxibustion. Typically, this technique is used in the presence of small tumors in places with poor access. Cauterization is carried out by electrocoagulation, ie under the influence of current.
Sclerosing injections
A similar technique involves injecting a tumor with a sclerosing agent into the tumor. Most often this solution consists of salicylic sodium or alcohol.
This procedure is applicable only in the case of simple or cavernous hemangiomas of predominantly small size. This technique is particularly applicable to deep ingrowths.
Under the influence of the solution in the tumor, an aseptic inflammatory process or thrombosis occurs, as a result of which the vessels of formation are emptied and gradually replaced by a connective tissue.
Large hemangiogenic formations require the introduction of large volumes of sclerosing solutions, which leads to ulceration and destruction of tissues, followed by scarring. Therefore, the method is used only for small tumors.
Cryodestruction
The method of moxibustion with liquid nitrogen hemangiomas is no less popular and effective than laser therapy. It is applicable in any stage of hemangioma, even with active growth of the tumor.
This method is applicable only in the case of capillary formations. When trying to remove a combined or cavernous tumor in this way, disfiguring scars are formed at the site of exposure, since a deeper effect is required, after which the tissues can not fully recover.
Hormone therapy
Treatment of hemangioma with hormones involves the use of corticosteroid drugs. For this purpose, drugs like Diprospan or Prednisolone are prescribed.
Hormone therapy does not always help, but only 35-65% of patients.
In addition, corticosteroids can cause a number of adverse reactions such as pathologically low immunity, growth retardation, pressure problems, etc.
Because of the high side effects, hormone therapy is never used as an independent technique, but only as part of a comprehensive treatment.
The prices of
The cost of hemangioma treatment depends on the variety and localization of education, on the status of the clinic, as well as on the proposed method of removal.
How to remove a scar after removing the hemangioma
The most effective way to get rid of scars is laser resurfacing. Usually, several sessions are required. After the first scar is reduced by a third, and to get rid of it, you need to go through about a dozen sessions.
Medical treatment
It is not necessary that the treatment of hemangioma should be aggressive surgical. There are techniques that suggest a more peaceful effect, for example, ointments or tablets.
Timolol gel
Timolol gel in the form of a gel from hemangiomas is considered the safest alternative to propranolol tablets. It is especially important to take this into account when treating children. Local application of the gel is well tolerated by small patients. Such treatment is effective for small tumor parameters.
Propranolol
There are good results in the treatment of hemangioma with Propranolol. This drug belongs to the adrenoblockers of the selective group, which has antianginal, antiarrhythmic and hypotensive effects. Against the background of the administration of such a drug, resorption of the hemangioma occurs. After such therapy, relapses are usually not observed.
Arutimol
The drug Arutimol is available in the form of eye drops that relieve glaucoma. In the treatment of hemangioma, drops of arutimol are dripped directly to the formation every 8 hours. Practice shows that after two weeks of use, the hemangioma pale and begin to reverse development.
Anaprilin
Anaprilin is also often used to treat a hemangiotic tumor. Release it in tablets.
But therapy should only be carried out with the appointment of a specialist who determines the dosage and duration of administration.
Folk remedies at home
Traditional medicine is rich in unique recipes from almost all diseases. Hemangioma was not an exception.
Education is recommended to treat with celandine juice, infusions of herbs or copper vitriol.
But do not get too carried away, because some folk recipes can cause irreparable harm, provoking tumor growth and other complications. Therefore, before the national treatment of hemangioma, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
Reviews
Inga:
We removed the hemangioma laser. My daughter was 2 months old then. In total, 4 procedures were performed. After them there was a semblance of a light burn, but soon everything went away. A daughter is a year old, but there are not any traces left.
Maria:
We were burned several times, there was no sense, they also said to delete, but I was afraid. One doctor advised Anaprilin. We've been drinking for a month and a half. During this time, the tumor became duller, and lumens appeared. I hope that soon there will be nothing left of the hemangioma.
Anna:
My whole life hemangioma was on my shoulder, did not grow, did not decrease. But when I started to wear a bra, then his lyamochka rubbed and often traumatized the tumor. One grandmother advised to lubricate the tumor with celandine juice. As a result, from the tumor there was only a barely noticeable speck.
Natalia:
My granddaughter had a hemangioma on her nose advised to treat with propranolol. Although her daughter insisted on removal, because these pills cause a lot of adverse reactions. The doctor rested. It seems like a surgeon, but refuses to cut. We take these pills for six months, the tumor has become discolored and almost dissolved, but still slightly noticeable. On the recommendation of the doctor, the reception is still continuing, but the end of the treatment is already visible.
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