What are the symptoms of neonatal hemangioma?

Many newborn babies will have hemangioma, a benign tumor that often appears on the baby's head, neck, liver and other parts. The main symptom is port-wine stain. If the neonatal hemangioma is not treated, it can recover automatically. However, if it appears in the eyes, it needs to be taken seriously. So what are the symptoms of neonatal hemangioma?

First, what are the symptoms of neonatal hemangioma? Generally, in the early stages of neonatal hemangioma, there will always be some characteristics that emerge. If you observe carefully, you can still observe them. If you have some of the following symptoms, you should go for a check-up or seek medical attention in time! Port wine stain. Generally, newborns with hemangiomas will have some dark red or bluish-red spots. These spots are also called telangiectatic nevus or port-wine nevus. Their edges are irregular, not protruding from the skin surface, and they fade easily when pressed. They are more common in the head and neck, often appearing at birth, and may increase in size as the body grows. Those occurring on the occipital region, forehead, or bridge of the nose may resolve on their own, while larger or extensive lesions often persist for life.

Second, strawberry-shaped nevus. There will also be one or several bright red, soft, lobed tumors that do not fade when pressed. They are also called strawberry nevi and are common on the head and neck. They usually do not appear at birth but appear within a few weeks after birth, enlarge within a few months, grow rapidly, and can even reach several centimeters. Most of them grow to their maximum size within 1 year of age and then regress on their own, disappearing completely or incompletely within a few years.

Third, although hemangiomas are generally congenital, the causes of their formation are different for each patient, and the cause can only be determined by a comprehensive examination at a regular hemangioma specialty hospital. There are many factors that lead to the occurrence of hemangioma, but until now there is no recognized and affirmative statement.

What are the symptoms of neonatal hemangioma? There are lumps on the skin. A lump or bump on the skin that shrinks when pressed. Cavernous hemangioma. Widely dilated, thin-walled, large and irregular blood vessel cavities are seen, which are very similar to venous sinuses. Endothelial cells rarely proliferate, and their outer membranes thicken to form thick fibrous walls.