Approach to Infantile Hemangiomas.

Indian J Dermatol

Department of Dermatology, St. John's Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Published: April 2016

Infantile hemangiomas are a group of vascular tumors and are considered to be one of the most common tumors in infancy. Ambiguity still prevails over its origin, etiopathogenesis, and optimal management.

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