So, hemangiomas are benign tumors that can form in various tissues and organs. They come from endothelial cells (cells that form blood vessels and capillaries) and their main feature is abnormal vascular growth, which leads to tissue swelling. They usually arise during the period of intrauterine development of the fetus and appear as solitary or multiple neoplasms of various shapes and sizes on the skin and its appendages. Some hemangiomas are harmless and resolve spontaneously over time, but others may require medical attention.
The term hemangioma comes from the Greek words hema, meaning blood, and angios, meaning veins. In medicine, hemangioma is also called arteriovenous hemangioma, as it occurs due to the accumulation of vessels of different types. Hemangioma is supplied with blood through arteries and veins, which makes it