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Conditions masquerading as infantile haemangioma: Part 1
Author(s) -
Frieden Ilona J,
Rogers Maureen,
Garzon Maria C
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
australasian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.67
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1440-0960
pISSN - 0004-8380
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2009.00514_1.x
Subject(s) - medicine , vascularity , confusion , hemangioma , infantile hemangioma , pathology , dermatology , psychoanalysis , psychology
Infantile haemangiomas are among the most common growths during infancy. Their rapid growth during infancy and vascularity can easily cause confusion with other, less common growths. This article focuses on the myriad of diagnostic mimics of haemangiomas, including other vascular anomalies, benign growths, and malignancies.