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What is an angioma?
An angioma is a benign tumour made up of small blood vessels or lymph vessels.
What is it called when you have tumors in your blood vessels?
angioma
Is it normal to have numerous headaches after surgery of cavernous angioma?
my daughter, at 13 years old had cavernous angioma and had it removed by surgery. A year later , she has been experiencing headaches and sensations in her head that are scaring her. Is this normal even though the angioma was removed and the scar tissue should have healed by now? Could she just be prone to headaches, or is it some form of a seizure? Thanks, sue
What is a red raised mole without pain called?
Sounds like a "cherry angioma".
What does a venous angioma int he right frontal lobe without hemorrhage mean?
It means you have a vein malformation. I suffered my first seizure ever three days ago. Admitted to hospital, MRI with contrast and EEG showed my venous angioma is in the frontal lobe of my brain. I am now on anti-seizure medication and will have a new MRI and EEG every three months to make sure there are no changes.
What is a venous angioma with an anomalous draining vein?
I don't have your answer yet, but I'll try to remember to keep you posted once I get mine. I have the same thing. So far, I found the Angioma Alliance on the internet. There are apparently some studies going on about this in various universities.
Is a hemangioma a type of angioma?
A hemangioma is actually a type of tumor that lines the blood vessels. It is basically an increased number of vessels that are filled with blood.
Is venous angioma dangerous?
an extreme variation of veins draining normal brain tissue in that region.
What is the medical term meaning tumor of an artery?
An angioma is a tumor made up of vessels. Arteries don't actually have tumors. They sometimes have blood clots, and they are called thromboses.
Can a cavernous malformation bleed after you already had one?
Yes, it can. Rebleed rates are variable, but doctors don't know what causes bleeds. You can find out more on the Angioma Alliance website, www.angiomaalliance.org.
Cherry angioma?
DefinitionA cherry angioma is a noncancerous (benign) skin growth.Alternative NamesAngioma - cherry; Senile angiomaCauses, incidence, and risk factorsCherry angiomas fairly common skin growths that vary in size. They can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk.They are most common after age 30. The cause is unknown.SymptomsSkin lesion or growth:Bright cherry-redSmall -- pinhead size to about 1/4 inch in diameterSmoothSigns and testsYour health care provider will probably diagnose a cherry angioma based on the appearance of the growth. No further tests are usually necessary, though a skin biopsy may be used to confirm the diagnosis.TreatmentCherry angiomas generally do not need to be treated. If they are cosmetically unattractive or they bleed often, angiomas may be removed by:Burning (electrosurgery/cautery)Freezing (cryotherapy)LaserSurgeryExpectations (prognosis)Cherry angiomas are noncancerous and generally harmless. Removal usually does not cause scarring.ComplicationsBleeding if they are injuredChanges in appearancePsychological distressCalling your health care providerCall for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of a cherry angioma and you would like to have it removed.Also call if the appearance of a cherry angioma or any skin lesion changes.
What might cause a painful hard cyst between the legs?
There are a number of skin conditions that can cause a painful hard cyst between the legs. A few of them are cherry angioma, dermatofibroma, folliculitis and lipoma. A doctor can give a correct diagnosis.
