[Haemangiomas--classifications and treatment].
BACKGROUND
Haemangiomas are benign tumours of the vascular endothelium. They are heterogenous clinically, with size, location and rate of proliferation.


METHODS
The available evidence in the literature was evaluated using--classification, clinical features and therapy of the haemangiomas.


RESULTS
Haemangiomas can be observed for spontaneous involution or necessity of treatment--corticosteroids; interferon alpha, vincristine; cyclophosphamide; laser therapy; cryotherapy, surgical excision.


CONCLUSIONS
Haemangiomas are associated with clinical-therapeutic problems and treatment must be individualised.
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D002648:Child; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000145:classification / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans