Hemangioma on the genitals is a congenital defect in the development of blood vessels in the dermal layer of the skin. It is a visible cosmetic defect. Such shortcomings are quite dangerous for the life of the patient. Every injury that breaks superficial vessels inevitably leads to bleeding - more or less severe.
The most dangerous situation occurs if the cavernous hemangioma of the labia is broken (the photo of the formation is not attached for ethical reasons). This type of hemangioma has large cavities and is associated with deep-lying vessels. A damaged tumor of the arterial type is capable of provoking gushing bleeding. In addition, ulceration can be considered a serious complication. The formation of phlebitis and thrombophlebitis will be the basis of huge problems.
Detect hemangioma on the labia in newborns immediately after birth, and in some cases during the first month of a child's life.
There are hemangiomas, both single and multiple. At the locationhemangiomas in the area of the perineum and external genitalia, there is an increased ulceration, but subsequently the neoplasm heals on its own. Why are hemangiomas dangerous and can they be treated?
Reasons
This disease has not yet been fully studied by medicine. But the main causes of hemangioma on the labia in adults and children, experts believe:
- internal disturbance of blood vessels and tissues;
- diseases of any human organs;
- effects of radioactive radiation or exposure to sunlight;
- genetic predisposition;
- mother drinking while pregnant;
- pathology of intrauterine vascular development in a child.
The reason may be a viral infection that the mother had during pregnancy, and, accordingly, the child. In the literal sense, a hemangioma is a tumor. It occurs due to improper functioning of blood vessels. If this neoplasm does not bother the patient, it is not necessary to remove it. But in case of its increase in size, discomfort, bleeding, you should consult a doctor.
Despite the high level of development of medicine around the world, the issue of the appearance and treatment of hemangiomas has not yet been fully resolved. Doctors disagree about what causes these tumors and how to prevent them.
Symptoms
Hemangioma on the female genital organs is a spotbright crimson, blue or purple, reminiscent of an abscess of tissues. Capillaries may appear on the surface. If a pathological area of the skin is palpated, it will turn pale for a short time, and then return to its original color and size. The neoplasm can be both flat and elevated, dry and rough, uneven and bumpy, soft in texture. It may also be hot compared to other areas of the skin.
In most cases, adults do not experience pain at the site of the neoplasm. If the pathological site is damaged, severe bleeding may occur, which will be quite difficult to stop, and later tissue necrosis may occur.
The tumor is usually small, does not grow or grows slowly, but no more than 3 centimeters. As already mentioned, a neoplasm on the labia may not manifest itself in any way, it can only be detected by palpation. In young children, swelling on the labia may grow in the first 6 months of life, then stop or slow down.
Radiation therapy
Radiotherapy is used for conventional capillary and cavernous hemangiomas of the skin and parenteral fatty tissue on the labia. Such treatment of hemangiomas is one of the most effective methods.
It is especially effective if it is carried out in a child in the first year of life, since at this age the susceptibility of angiomatous tissue to ionizing radiation is higher. It's not uncommonmakes it possible to achieve an absolute cure for hemangiomas with the renewal of good skin.
Laser therapy
In the treatment of superficial hemangioma on the labia majora, the so-called laser removal method is used. This method is one of the best, as it allows you to get rid of the neoplasm once and for all, without experiencing pain, and does not leave scars on the body.
The laser will in no way have a negative effect on the skin and is completely safe for the child. The skin becomes perfectly smooth and clean after the procedure. This method completely stops the further growth of the tumor and stimulates its complete resorption without any marks on the body.
Diathermoelectrocoagulation
Diathermoelectrocoagulation for hemangioma on the labia is a spot cauterization of the affected skin area with an electrode and electric current. Such an effect is not used so often and is suitable only for benign tumors of small diameter. The advantages of this method are:
- painless;
- no bleeding;
- applicable at any age;
- no contraindications during pregnancy and lactation;
- no post-surgical consequences.
Complete healing of the skin after the said procedure occurs in 14-18 days, with almost no traces left.
Cryodestruction
This procedurecarried out very quickly. The apparatus containing nitrogen is applied to the body for literally 20-25 seconds. Usually, patients do not even have time to understand what happened, since during this procedure a very slight tingling sensation is felt, and no other discomfort factors are observed. It should be noted that this procedure is completely safe and is ideal for young children aged three years and older.
After cryodestruction, there are practically no restrictions, except that the child needs a little peace and tranquility in the first hours after the operation.
Hormone Therapy
There are cases when a hemangioma on the labia increases rapidly. In such cases, hormonal therapy is used to treat it. Doctors use Prednisolone as a drug. This drug helps to stop the growth of vascular tissue, and the growth of the tumor stops.
Therapy cycle often takes four weeks. If the neoplasm was detected in a timely manner, then there will be no problems on the way to recovery. Hemangioma is not a serious disease, but if there are signs, you should immediately contact a dermatologist.
A few more words about the treatment of hemangioma
It should be said that hemangiomas are especially dangerous for premature babies: in them they increase 2-3 times faster than in full-term ones. Although, according to studies, approximately 7% of these neoplasms may disappear on their own as children grow. ToIn a word, this distinguishes them from other tumors. However, as a rule, the safest ones disappear - simple ones and those located on closed areas of the body.
Several years ago, experts categorically abandoned the classical surgical methods of getting rid of hemangiomas, and now in 95% of cases such vascular tumors are treated with a parasurgical method. Such therapy can be started from a very early age - almost immediately after diagnosis. And the sooner you start, the better the consequences will be.
Thus, 70% of hemangiomas are treated cryogenically, using liquid nitrogen at a temperature of -196 °C. In this case, healing occurs without a scar, which is important for the patient. The number of cryotherapy sessions depends on the size of the hemangioma. At a time, you can remove a neoplasm of 10 cm². The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, without anesthesia. Complications, as a rule, do not happen. And after the end of the operation, almost no special therapy is required. It is enough to treat the place where the tumor was located with brilliant green, and then with baby cream.
For deep cavernous hemangiomas (including those on the face), the method of microwave cryodestruction is used. In this case, the tumor is irradiated with a microwave field, and then subjected to cryotherapy.
Children under six months old will benefit from treatment with Prednisolone tablets.
For formations on the genitals, radiation therapy is also recommended. By the way, for a tumor in the parotid region, on the face and neck, the technology of angiography and embolization was invented (that is, vasoconstriction and blocking of the inflowblood to the tumor). Surgical intervention is used only for deeply located hemangiomas in closed areas of the body and limbs.
Operation
Surgery for hemangioma on the labia is a fairly rare method of treatment, since it carries some danger, as well as ailments and discomfort in the postoperative period. The operation is assigned in cases:
- risk of a benign tumor developing into a malignant one;
- if the neoplasm causes severe discomfort;
- with rapid tumor growth;
- large growths;
- symptoms that are incompatible with other treatments.
During the operation, surgeons remove the tumor itself and a small part of adjacent he althy tissue to prevent recurrence of the tumor in the same area.
