How to treat penile hemangioma?

Compared with female genitals, male penis is often less susceptible to bacterial and viral invasion because it is protected by a layer of foreskin. However, it does not mean that male penis will not get sick. If it is a contagious sexually transmitted disease, it is still possible to get it. If it is caused by internal reasons, the penis may also have some abnormalities, such as penile hemangioma. So, how to treat penile hemangioma?

Hemangioma is a congenital benign tumor or vascular malformation formed by the proliferation of angioblasts during the embryonic period. The main symptom of capillary hemangioma is bright red or purple plaques. Although hemangioma is a benign tumor, conventional treatment methods include surgical resection, radiotherapy, cryotherapy, sclerosant injection, etc.

Diagnosis

Based on clinical manifestations, imaging examinations and pathological examinations, hemangioma is generally not difficult to diagnose. Puncture of the tumor is very helpful for diagnosis. For example, drawing blood can provide a preliminary diagnosis of hemangioma.

treatment

At present, the commonly used methods for treating hemangiomas are drug therapy, laser therapy and surgical treatment. There is no one method that can treat all types of hemangiomas. It should be determined according to factors such as the type, location, depth of the tumor and the age of the patient. Commonly used methods include: surgical resection, radiotherapy, cryosurgery, sclerosing agent injection and laser irradiation.

The principles of treatment are: ①Prevent or treat serious complications that threaten life or function;

② Prevent deformities or facial defects after the hemangioma disappears; ③ Prevent ulcers and infections, and for patients who have already developed ulcers, promote ulcer healing, reduce scar formation, and relieve pain; ④ Reduce the psychological pressure on children and their families; ⑤ Avoid excessive treatment of lesions that can disappear on their own and have a good prognosis.