Hemangioma Diagnosis & Treatment
How hemangioma is identified? Your appointment will begin with a detailed physical exam and a complete medical history. In most circumstances, your child's hemangioma can be diagnosed simply by looking at it and discussing the clinical history with the parent or caregiver. If the doctor believes that more information is required to confirm your child's diagnosis, he or she may suggest an ultrasound. An ultrasound is a type of imaging examination that employs sound wave technology to determine the size of the hemangioma and how much blood is moving through it. In rare circumstances, the doctor may want further information to establish the diagnosis of more complicated hemangiomas. In this scenario, the doctor may order: MRI: A high-resolution scan that demonstrates the size of your child's hemangioma as well as its link to neighboring muscles, nerves, bones, and blood vessels. Biopsy: A surgical operation that removes a tiny sample of tissue for further examination of its ...