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Hemangioma

Alternative Names: Cavernous hemangioma; Strawberry nevus Symptoms: A red to reddish-purple, raised lesion on the skin A massive, raised tumor with blood vessels (a possibility) Signs and tests: Hemangiomas are diagnosed by a physical examination. In the case of deep or mixed lesions, a CT scan or MRI scan may be performed to ensure that deeper structures are not involved. Text Continues Below Occasionally, a hemangioma may be associated with other rare syndromes. Additional studies may be done to determine if any of these syndromes are present.

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