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Hemangioma

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A birth irregularity where a localized tissue mass grows rich in small blood vessels.

Capillary hemangiomas are composed nearly entirely of tiny capillary vessels.

Cavernous hemangiomas are composed of blood- filled 'lakes' and channels.

An hemangioma may be visible through the skin as a birthmark, known colloquially as a 'strawberry mark.' Most hemangiomas that occur at birth disappear after a few months or years.

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