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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 7, 2009; 15(41): 5242-5243
Published online Nov 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.5242
Published online Nov 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.5242
Vascular tumors and malformations of the colon
Israel Fernandez-Pineda, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Virgen del Rocio Children’s Hospital, Seville 41013, Spain
Author contributions: Fernandez-Pineda I wrote this paper.
Correspondence to: Israel Fernandez-Pineda, MD, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Virgen del Rocio Children’s Hospital, Seville 41013, Spain. israfdez@hotmail.com
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Received: August 28, 2009
Revised: September 23, 2009
Accepted: September 30, 2009
Published online: November 7, 2009
Revised: September 23, 2009
Accepted: September 30, 2009
Published online: November 7, 2009
Abstract
The term “hemangioma” refers to the common tumor of infancy that exhibits rapid postnatal growth and slow regression during childhood. It may cause confusion with venous malformations that are often incorrectly called “cavernous hemangioma”. Venous malformations comprise abnormally formed channels that are lined by quiescent endothelium. Accurate diagnosis is required for selecting the appropriate treatment.
Keywords: Hemangioma, Venous malformations, Surgery, Sclerotherapy, Colon