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The secret life of vascular tumors: Why do some babies have mysterious birthmarks?
Among the approximately 40 million newborns born each year, some babies will have some mysterious birthmarks on their skin. The formation of these birthmarks is closely related to vascular tumors. Vascular tumors, as a type of vascular abnormality, are usually tumors formed by blood vessel or lymphatic vessel cells. These tumors can be either benign or malignant in nature, and the most common in newborns are so-called "capillary hemangiomas."
Vascular tumors are usually caused by the rapid proliferation of endothelial cells, forming a growth of soft tissue.
According to the latest medical research, these special birthmarks can be mainly divided into several types, most of which are benign. Infant vascular tumors usually grow rapidly in the first few months of life and then regress spontaneously during early childhood. However, for many parents, the appearance of these birthmarks still makes them feel uneasy and question their causes and health effects.
Types of Vascular Tumors
Vascular tumors can be roughly divided into three categories: benign, borderline, and malignant. Benign tumors, such as infantile hemangiomas, are characterized by not posing a major threat to the body and usually regress with age, whereas borderline and malignant tumors, such as Angiosarcoma, may spread slightly and affect surrounding tissues. Cause erosion.
In-depth discussion of benign tumors
Among benign tumors, infantile hemangioma is the most common, accounting for 90% of all vascular tumors. They display abnormal proliferation of endothelial cells and usually grow rapidly and then spontaneously regress during childhood. The formation of this type of tumor is closely related to the stress of hypoxia.
"The growth rate of infantile annular hemangiomas usually reaches a peak within a few months of birth and then begins to regress spontaneously."
Another type is congenital hemangioma, which is fully formed at birth but only accounts for 2% of all hemangiomas. Unlike infantile hemangiomas, congenital hemangiomas do not undergo a neoplastic proliferative phase.
Challenges of Mixed Vascular Tumors Even more problematic are marginal tumors, such as Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma, which are invasive and have the potential to destroy surrounding muscle and fat tissue. The survival rate of KHE is generally low and may be associated with severe thrombocytopenia.Among all vascular tumors, malignant tumors are relatively rare, including Angiosarcoma and epidermal endothelioma.
As our understanding of these tumors grows, the medical community is placing increasing emphasis on the importance of correct diagnosis. Many vascular tumors may be accompanied by serious blood coagulation disorders, posing a threat to the health of young lives.
From clinic to family
Understanding vascular tumors can not only help parents better understand their children's health conditions, but also provide necessary psychological support and clinical guidance. Many parents often feel anxious after seeing birthmarks on their children, which makes it particularly important to understand the need for the condition.
Experts suggest that parents should receive medical examinations in a timely manner and seek professional advice, understanding that whether it is a benign or malignant tumor, early detection and interventional treatment are the most critical factors.
The root cause of vascular tumors remains a major unsolved mystery in the medical community. Although many tumors are harmless, for the few cases that may cause health problems, professional judgment and care are essential. So are we ready to face these mysterious birthmarks on babies with a more open mind? And looking for potential health effects?
