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Childhood Vascular Tumors Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]

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What are childhood vascular tumors?

Childhood vascular tumors are abnormal growths of blood vessels or lymph vessels that can occur anywhere in the body. These tumors may be benign (which means they are not cancer) or cancer. There are many types of vascular tumors. The most common type is infantile hemangioma, which is a benign tumor that usually goes away on its own.

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