PHACE syndrome
| PHACE syndrome | |
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| Term | PHACE syndrome |
| Short definition | PHACE syndrome - A rare condition characterized by a hemangioma (a benign blood vessel tumor) that spreads over an area of the body, usually the face, head or neck. Other health problems affecting the large blood vessels, heart, eyes, or brain can also occur. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
PHACE syndrome - A rare condition characterized by a hemangioma (a benign blood vessel tumor) that spreads over an area of the body, usually the face, head or neck. Other health problems affecting the large blood vessels, heart, eyes, or brain can also occur. PHACE syndrome can also cause developmental delays, hearing problems, thyroid problems, and migraines. PHACE syndrome usually occurs in infants and is much more common in girls than boys
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