Kenneth Kee

Hemangiomas, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

A hemangioma is a medical disorder that causes abnormal buildup of blood vessels in the skin or internal organs.
A hemangioma is a group of blood vessels that develop like a lump under the skin
It has been called a 'strawberry mark' as it appears like the surface of a strawberry.
1. Superficial hemangiomas are normally raised, red areas of skin, which are warm because the blood vessels are near the surface.
They can look at first like a small area of pale skin where a red spot forms.
2. Deep hemangiomas are blue in color because the blood vessels of the hemagioma are deeper in the skin.
About 33% of hemangiomas are present at birth.
Hemangiomas are mostly genetic in nature.
They may be inherited as in families as an autosomal dominant trait.
Symptoms of a hemangioma are:
1. A red to reddish-purple, raised lesion (patch) on the skin
2. A massive, raised, benign tumor with blood vessels
There are various forms:
1. Capillary nevus - this is a salmon-pink patch observed on the neck in up to 40% of infants.
It may not disappear, but is frequently covered by hair.
Facial patches are likely to fade in the first year of life.
2. Port-wine stain - this is a patch lined with endothelial cells and containing blood vessels.
The compression test is helpful, or the hemangioma can be observed with a dermatoscope (an instrument which helps in close examination of the skin) and the blood-filled cavities seen.
They can be distinguished by excision biopsy.
Most of the small not complicated hemangiomas may not require treatment.
They frequently go away on their own and the skin appearance goes back to normal.
Port-wine stains can be normally treated by camouflage
Propranolol assists the tightening of blood vessels and decreases the blood flow through them, making hemangiomas become smaller and less red.
Superficial hemangiomas can be efficaciously treated with a laser, which shrinks up blood vessels with heat and light.
Surgery can remove the more complex hemangiomas, but it may lead to scarring
Bleomycin injections into the hemangioma are efficacious.

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Hemangioma
Chapter 2 Causes
Chapter 3 Symptoms
Chapter 4 Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Treatment
Chapter 6 Prognosis
Chapter 7 Skin Wart
Chapter 8 Birthmarks
Epilogue

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781370232642
• Artikelnr.: 75905416

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

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