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Hemangioma MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Hemangioma
Tree Number(s)
C04.557.645.375
Unique ID
D006391
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006391
Annotation
coordinate IM with pre-coordinated organ/neoplasm term (IM); note specific hemangioma terms are also available
Scope Note
A vascular anomaly due to proliferation of BLOOD VESSELS that forms a tumor-like mass. The common types involve CAPILLARIES and VEINS. It can occur anywhere in the body but is most frequently noticed in the SKIN and SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE. (from Stedman, 27th ed, 2000)
Entry Term(s)
Angioma
Chorangioma
Chorioangioma
Hemangioma, Histiocytoid
Hemangioma, Intramuscular
See Also
Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous
Pulmonary Sclerosing Hemangioma
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2007/07/09
Hemangioma Preferred
Hemangioma, Histiocytoid Narrower
Hemangioma, Intramuscular Narrower
Chorioangioma Narrower
Angioma Broader
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