Hemangiomas
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Hemangiomas Incidence
Facts about hemangiomas:
About 1 out every 10 infants in the US is born with a hemangioma.
In the US, hemangiomas are 10 times more common in whites, than African Americans and Asians.
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Hemangiomas Symptoms
Related Topics:
Birthmarks
Children's health
Hemangioma of the liver
Macular stains
Port wine stains
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Last Updated: Apr 29, 2008
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