What department should I visit for pediatric hemangioma?
Jul 21, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Introduction
Pediatricians are familiar with the characteristics of children's growth and development and can perform initial assessment and monitoring of hemangiomas during infancy, determining whether intervention is necessary. This is especially suitable for patients with mild conditions who currently do not require specific treatment. If surgical treatment or interventional management is needed for a child's hemangioma, pediatric surgeons have extensive experience in performing surgeries and postoperative care in children, thereby reducing surgical risks.
Generally, pediatric hemangiomas can be treated at the departments of pediatrics, pediatric surgery, dermatology, vascular surgery, and plastic surgery. The details are as follows:
1. Pediatrics: Pediatricians are familiar with children's growth and developmental characteristics. They can perform initial assessment and monitoring of hemangiomas in infants to determine whether intervention is needed, especially suitable for patients with mild conditions who currently do not require special treatment.
2. Pediatric Surgery: If a child's hemangioma requires surgical or interventional treatment, pediatric surgeons are experienced in surgical procedures and postoperative care for children. They can develop appropriate treatment plans based on children's physical characteristics to reduce surgical risks.
3. Dermatology: For superficial hemangiomas on the skin, such as strawberry hemangiomas, dermatologists can use non-surgical treatments such as laser therapy and topical medications. These procedures are relatively simple and suitable for superficial and small lesions.
4. Vascular Surgery: When pediatric hemangiomas are related to deep vessels or vascular malformations exist, vascular surgeons can accurately determine the extent and nature of the lesions through specialized examinations and use targeted vascular interventional or surgical methods for precise treatment.
5. Plastic Surgery: If the hemangioma is located in an area affecting appearance, such as the face, plastic surgeons focus on preserving or restoring local morphology and function while treating the lesion. They use refined treatment methods to minimize scarring, balancing health and aesthetics.
After discovering a hemangioma in a child, parents can choose an appropriate department according to the lesion's location and size. During the initial visit, consultation with the hospital's information desk is recommended, followed by regular follow-ups and monitoring of hemangioma changes as advised by the doctor.
