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Infantile Hemangiomas | Nemours KidsHealth for Parents
A hemangioma is a growth of tangled blood vessels. An infantile hemangioma becomes visible in the first few weeks after birth.
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Congenital Hemangiomas | Nemours KidsHealth for Parents
A hemangioma is a growth of tangled blood vessels. A congenital hemangioma is one that a baby is born with. They're usually a bluish or purple circle or oval.
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Sclerotherapy | Nemours KidsHealth for Parents
Sclerotherapy is a procedure in which medicine is injected into blood vessels or lymph vessels to make them close. It's used to treat vascular malformations.
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Venous Malformations | Nemours KidsHealth for Parents
A venous malformation (VM) is a place in the body where veins haven't grown the right way. VMs can be difficult to treat.
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Arteriovenous Malformations | Nemours KidsHealth for Parents
An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is an abnormal connection between an artery and a vein. Large AVMs or multiple AVMs usually needs medical treatment.
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What Is Interventional Radiology (IR)? | Nemours KidsHealth for Parents
Interventional radiology (IR) is a way for doctors to treat problems like vascular anomalies and tumors.
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Health Care Providers: Interventional Radiologists | Nemours KidsHealth for Parents
An interventional radiologist is a doctor who’s specially trained to analyze and interpret diagnostic images. They also use special tools to guide minimally invasive surgical procedures.
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Embolization | Nemours KidsHealth for Parents
Embolization is a procedure in which plugging material or a plugging object is put into a blood vessel to block it. It's used to help treat many conditions.
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Malformaciones arteriovenosas (para Padres) | Nemours KidsHealth Para Padres
Una malformación arteriovenosa es el resultado de una o más conexiones anormales entre una artería y una vena. A veces, requieren tratamiento.
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The Lymphatic System & Lymphatic Conditions | Nemours KidsHealth for Parents
The body's lymphatic system keeps fluid levels in balance and defends against infections. But problems can happen. Learn about lymphatic conditions and how they're treated.
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