Hemangiomas - current therapeutic strategies
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Hemangiomas - current therapeutic strategies.
Hemangiomas are benign neoplasms of the vasculature frequently encountered in children. Several studies have shown that these tumors are characterized by excessive angiogenesis. Although benign, the lesions can present with complications, and may thus require treatment. There are multiple therapeutic options available for patients with problematic or life threatening hemangiomas, some of which ...
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عنوان ژورنال: The International Journal of Developmental Biology
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0214-6282
DOI: 10.1387/ijdb.103221pm