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Treatment of ‘angiomas’: A modern commentary

✍ Scribed by Maureen Rogers

Book ID
104469039
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
2000
Tongue
English
Weight
50 KB
Volume
41
Category
Article
ISSN
0004-8380

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✦ Synopsis

SUMMARY

The terminology and classification of vascular birthmarks has been simplified and clarified since 1951. Where treatment is indicated, this also has changed from radiotherapy being the treatment of choice to now having a range of therapeutic options including corticosteroids, α‐interferon, alginate and hydrocolloid dressings, antibiotics, laser and surgery. Another important aspect of the management of haemangiomas is the recognition that certain patterns can be associated with other abnormalities.

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