HEMANGIOMA

An uncommon benign neoplasm arising from the endothelial cells of blood vessels. Studies strongly suggest that chronic solar damage may be the cause of HEMANGIOMAS in lightly pigmented, sparsely haired dogs. (ie. light fawns, or whites)

HEMANGIOMAS are usually well circumscribed, firm to fluctuant, rounded, bluish to reddish black, .5 to 4cm in diameter, and dermal to subcutaneous in location. (in the skin or under the skin). Surgical removal may be necessary.