Vascular lesions/Haemangiomas/Angiomas

Infantile Haemangiomas:

• Symptoms: Red or purple raised lesions on the skin, typically appearing within the first few weeks of life. They may grow rapidly before gradually shrinking.
• Characteristics: Usually benign and self-resolving, but can occasionally cause complications if located near vital structures.

Cavernous Haemangiomas:

• Symptoms: Blue or purple spongy masses under the skin, often deeper than infantile haemangiomas.
• Characteristics: Can cause pain or functional impairment depending on their size and location.

Cherry Angiomas:

• Symptoms: Small, bright red, dome-shaped lesions on the skin, commonly found on the trunk and limbs.
• Characteristics: Typically asymptomatic and benign; they may bleed if scratched.

Spider Angiomas:

• Symptoms: Central red spot with radiating blood vessels, resembling a spider’s web, often found on the face, neck, and upper body.
• Characteristics: Generally benign but may be associated with liver disease or hormonal changes.

• Symptoms: Flat, pink, red, or purple birthmarks that typically appear on the face, arms, or legs.
• Characteristics: Permanent and may darken over time; can be associated with syndromes such as Sturge-Weber.

• Symptoms: Soft, compressible blue masses, often becoming more prominent with age.
• Characteristics: Can cause pain, swelling, and functional impairment depending on size and location.

• Symptoms: Pulsatile masses, skin warmth, and overlying skin color changes; may cause pain or bleeding.
• Characteristics: Abnormal connections between arteries and veins, potentially leading to serious complications like bleeding or heart issues.