Understanding Pediatric Arm Masses: A Guide for Concerned Parents
A child has a growth on their arm? A child has had a lump on their arm for almost a year. We have visited several hospitals, but none have provided a definitive answer. The child is only one and a half years old, and undergoing surgery requires general anesthesia, which makes us ...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
To definitively diagnose a subcutaneous tumor, a tissue sample must be obtained for laboratory analysis, which requires surgical excision of the tumor for pathological examination. Otherwise, the physician can only make an "educated guess" and cannot be 100% certain of ...[Read More] Understanding Pediatric Arm Masses: A Guide for Concerned Parents
Understanding Eyelid Lumps: Should You Worry About Hemangiomas?
A small lump has developed under the eyelid? I have a small growth inside my right eyelid. When I pull up my eyelid, I can't feel it, so it seems like it's growing from within. It has shown some signs of growth, and I'm wondering if it could be a hemangioma. I had ...
Dr. Li Guoding Reply:
Dear Phoebe, According to your description, the most likely possibility is that you have developed a "chalazion." It is a type of lipid granuloma formed in the meibomian glands of the inner eyelid due to chronic inflammation, commonly referred to as an "adenoma&qu...[Read More] Understanding Eyelid Lumps: Should You Worry About Hemangiomas?
Understanding Gastric Hemangiomas: Why Hormonal Medications Are Prescribed
Gastric hemangioma information? I would like to ask why my doctor includes hormones in the medication for gastric hemangioma?
Dr. Huang Zhihui Reply:
A medical study conducted in 1988 showed that female patients with gastric hemangiomas treated with estrogen hormone therapy experienced significant therapeutic effects and a reduction in the risk of hemorrhage from the hemangiomas, thus potentially avoiding the need for surgical...[Read More] Understanding Gastric Hemangiomas: Why Hormonal Medications Are Prescribed
Understanding and Managing Infantile Hemangiomas: A Parent's Guide
How to manage a hemangioma? Q: Hello dear doctor... My baby had a small red bump on the left cheek that has been slowly growing since he was over two months old. Now, at over four months, the red bump has grown to the size of a grain of rice. I previously asked a pediatrician, an...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Hemangiomas in children are congenital abnormalities, but most will resolve on their own by the age of 8 to 10. It may be advisable to consult a plastic surgeon for further evaluation.[Read More] Understanding and Managing Infantile Hemangiomas: A Parent's Guide
Understanding Gastric Hemangiomas: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Gastric hemangioma How does it form? Will there be noticeable discomfort in the body? What is the severity? Will it disappear on its own? How should it be treated?
Dr. Huang Zhihui Reply:
Gastric hemangioma is a non-epithelial benign tumor of the stomach, accounting for 3.2% of benign gastric tumors, and is considered a rare tumor. It is essentially a congenital vascular malformation that cannot be resolved through medication or injections. Due to its typically sm...[Read More] Understanding Gastric Hemangiomas: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Lipomas: Do They Require Surgery and Other Skin Growths?
A lump on the back that resembles a lipoma? My family member found a lump on their back, and during the ultrasound, they were told it appeared to be fatty tissue, likely a lipoma. I'm still very concerned. If it is a lipoma, does it require hospitalization for surgery? Also,...
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
If the lipoma is small, it can be removed in an outpatient procedure. However, if it is large and located deeply, hospitalization for surgical removal may be necessary. There are also many other types of skin tumors, such as sebaceous adenomas and hemangiomas. If any abnormalitie...[Read More] Understanding Lipomas: Do They Require Surgery and Other Skin Growths?
Understanding Vascular Tumors on the Foot: Treatment Options and Concerns
There is a hemangioma on the foot? I previously had onychomycosis and consulted a dermatologist. After taking medication, I had my nails trimmed too deeply, which injured the tissue around my big toe nail, leading to hyperplastic tissue. The dermatologist diagnosed it as a hemang...
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
Hello Mr. Jin: Based on the information you provided, it seems that the excessive trimming of your toenails has injured the tissue near the big toenail, leading to tissue overgrowth. From a surgical perspective, this could be a case of paronychia. Generally, local anesthesia is r...[Read More] Understanding Vascular Tumors on the Foot: Treatment Options and Concerns
Understanding Liver Hemangiomas: Surgical Options and Recovery Insights
Hepatic hemangioma A hepatic hemangioma measuring 8.8 cm is located in the left lobe. The physician initially recommended surgery as a necessity, but during the second consultation, stated that the decision is up to the patient and that there would be no pressure, only concern ab...
Dr. Huang Kaiwen Reply:
Hello, an 8.8 cm hepatic hemangioma is considered a larger tumor, which generally does not become malignant. However, the decision to undergo surgery depends on the presence of symptoms and the tumor's location among other objective factors. Therefore, it is advisable to con...[Read More] Understanding Liver Hemangiomas: Surgical Options and Recovery Insights
Understanding Splenic Hemangiomas: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Splenic hemangioma Last year, the splenic hemangioma was only 5mm, but upon re-evaluation this year, it has grown to 2.2cm. Should further examinations or surgery be considered? What methods can be used to prevent further enlargement? If further examination is necessary, which sp...
Dr. He Zhenming Reply:
Hello: A 2.2 cm hemangioma does not require immediate treatment and can be monitored in an outpatient setting. If it continues to grow, options such as embolization or laparoscopic splenectomy may be considered.[Read More] Understanding Splenic Hemangiomas: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Treatment Options for Lip Hemangiomas: Advances and Considerations
Hemangioma on the lips? My husband has developed a hemangioma on his upper lip. The last medical treatment was 10 years ago when he underwent surgery at Mackay Memorial Hospital, where they made an incision from the inside of his mouth and stitched it up in a way that resembled a...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Hemangiomas are classified into several grades, ranging from minor abnormalities such as capillary malformations to more significant issues like arteriovenous malformations, with the largest and most difficult to treat being arteriovenous fistulas. Treatment for hemangiomas may r...[Read More] Treatment Options for Lip Hemangiomas: Advances and Considerations
Post-Surgery Complications: Understanding Leg Pain After Hemangioma Removal
Hemangioma Hello Dr. Wang, I am one of your patients from Yunyi. I had surgery to remove a vascular tumor from my thigh last year, and I would like to ask you a question regarding my post-operative condition. Since the surgery, I have been unable to fully extend my thigh; I canno...
Dr. Wang Mingyang Reply:
The patient has already returned for a follow-up visit.[Read More] Post-Surgery Complications: Understanding Leg Pain After Hemangioma Removal
Understanding Liver Tumors: Distinguishing Between Benign and Malignant Lesions
Suspected hepatic hemangioma? Hello Dr. Huang: I was hospitalized at Renai Hospital in Taichung City in December 2000 due to rectal bleeding. I underwent several examinations including colonoscopy, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, and blood tests for alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) types A, B, ...
Dr. Huang Kaiwen Reply:
Differentiating between benign and malignant liver tumors is not straightforward and depends on factors such as the patient's age, gender, history of viral hepatitis, and use of contraceptives, along with comprehensive evaluations through advanced imaging studies. Ms. Chen h...[Read More] Understanding Liver Tumors: Distinguishing Between Benign and Malignant Lesions
Effective Treatments for Hemangiomas: Surgery, Cryotherapy, or Observation?
What is the best treatment for vascular tumors? My son, who is one year and three months old, has developed a hemangioma on his lower left lip, measuring approximately two centimeters in diameter. It was not present at birth but began to appear when he was about two weeks old. Ov...
Dr. Jiang Baicong Reply:
There are many treatment options for hemangiomas, especially in infants who have just been born. Indeed, as you mentioned, there are surgical interventions, cryotherapy, and a watchful waiting approach, as well as the use of steroid injections or laser therapy. In a study by Acha...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Hemangiomas: Surgery, Cryotherapy, or Observation?
Understanding Brain Aneurysms: Why Do They Cause Sudden Death?
Brain tumor concerns? If a brain vascular malformation is classified as a microvascular malformation, why can the rupture of the malformation lead to massive hemorrhage and sudden death within a short period?
Dr. Xu Xianda Reply:
Answer: Before addressing your question, let me explain what a hemangioma and an aneurysm are: 1. A hemangioma is a type of brain tumor caused by the abnormal proliferation and division of vascular cells. It is prone to rupture and bleeding, but due to its smaller size (microvasc...[Read More] Understanding Brain Aneurysms: Why Do They Cause Sudden Death?
Understanding Hemangiomas: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Hemangioma Hello Dr. Lin: This is Xiaoyi, who previously inquired about my vascular malformation. You mentioned that the soreness in my legs might be caused by a muscle strain, and suggested taking pain relievers or muscle relaxants to alleviate the discomfort. However, when I vi...
Dr. Lin Zhemin Reply:
Your leg pain issue is indeed quite unusual, as it extends from the calf to the thigh. It could potentially be related to vascular problems or lumbar spine osteophytes. Further examination is necessary, as I cannot provide a more definitive diagnosis without actually seeing the p...[Read More] Understanding Hemangiomas: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Hemangiomas: Treatment Options, Costs, and Aftercare
Hemangioma How is it treated? Are there any side effects after treatment? Is there a solution for the frequent pain and soreness? If surgery is necessary, what is the approximate cost?
Dr. Lin Zhemin Reply:
If a hemangioma is protruding and resembles a strawberry, cryotherapy or laser treatment can be used. If it only involves a change in skin color, laser treatment is also an option. Pain and hemangiomas usually have no significant correlation; a thorough evaluation of the patient&...[Read More] Understanding Hemangiomas: Treatment Options, Costs, and Aftercare
Understanding and Treating Alcohol-Related Hemangiomas: Costs and Solutions
Nevus simplex (salmon patch) or capillary malformation Hello Dr. Lin: How should this vascular tumor be treated? If surgery is performed, will it be completely cured? Additionally, I often experience pain and discomfort; is there a solution for this? What would be the estimated c...
Dr. Lin Zhemin Reply:
This type of hemangioma can be removed using laser treatment, which is not inexpensive. If it is located on the calf or thigh, the cost could be around NT$100,000. For detailed pricing, it is advisable to consult a specialized aesthetic medical center that performs laser treatmen...[Read More] Understanding and Treating Alcohol-Related Hemangiomas: Costs and Solutions