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Infantile haemangiomas.

David J Atherton
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Infantile haemangiomas are the commonest tumours occurring in infants, but regress spontaneously without causing major problems in the great majority of cases. However, in some infants they can cause life-threatening complications. Fortunately, if the decision to treat is made promptly, and the most appropriate form of treatment selected, these complications can usually be prevented.

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David J Atherton. 2006-10-23. Infantile haemangiomas.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2006.09.011

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