Small hemangioma

What does "Small hemangioma" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A "small hemangioma" refers to a minor growth of blood vessels that forms a lump, often on the skin. It's like a birthmark that appears at birth or in the first or second week of life. It looks like a rubbery bump and is usually red, pink, or blue. In the context of a T3 vertebra, it means this lump is located in the third thoracic vertebra, which is in the upper back.

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