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Hemangioma Symptoms

Health Encyclopedia: Pyogenic Granuloma

Alternative Names

Lobular capillary hemangioma

Symptoms

Small red vascular lump that bleeds easily
Often occurs at site of recent trauma
Seen most frequently on hands, arms, and face, but are often found in the mouths of pregnant women

Signs and tests

Physical examination is usually sufficient for your health care provider to diagnose pyogenic granuloma. A skin biopsy may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis.

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