Preferred Label : hemangioma;
Definition : A benign tumor, made up of an overgrowth of blood vessels. It is extremely common,
occurring mostly in infancy and childhood. It can occur anywhere in the body but is
most frequently noticed in the skin and subcutaneous tissue. About 75% are present
at birth, and about 60% occur in the head and neck area. (from Stedman, 25th ed; DeVita
Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, p1355) [MeSH] [LIRADS]
Common benign tumor consisting of vascular channels lined by endothelial cells.;
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0018916;
Source : LI-RADS, Playbook;
Origin ID : RID3969;
UMLS CUI : C0018916;
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UMLS correspondences (same concept)
A benign tumor, made up of an overgrowth of blood vessels. It is extremely common,
occurring mostly in infancy and childhood. It can occur anywhere in the body but is
most frequently noticed in the skin and subcutaneous tissue. About 75% are present
at birth, and about 60% occur in the head and neck area. (from Stedman, 25th ed; DeVita
Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, p1355) [MeSH] [LIRADS]
Common benign tumor consisting of vascular channels lined by endothelial cells.