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Does Hemangioma Vascular Malformation Cause Shortness In Breath?

Born with Hemangioma Vascular Malformation to the Left of my face (Internal & External) Cheek, bottom lip, tongue, to the back of throat. Can this cause shortness of breath? I am now 44, but had been treated in my late 30's from my Plastic & Radiologists Surgens. (NZ Maori Female - Gabe)
Wed, 29 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Hemangioma is benign tumour of blood vessels.
It can be seen in all organs like lungs, liver, kidney, spleen etc but commonly seen in face and mouth.
In lungs, these Hemangioma can cause arteriovenous shunting of blood.
This means, Hemangioma causes mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.
So body will sense low oxygen and so increase respiratory rate to compensate.
So Hemangioma in lungs can cause breathlessness.
So better to get done CT pulmonary angiography and if Hemangiomas are there then you will need surgical removal of these Hemangiomas.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Does Hemangioma Vascular Malformation Cause Shortness In Breath?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Hemangioma is benign tumour of blood vessels. It can be seen in all organs like lungs, liver, kidney, spleen etc but commonly seen in face and mouth. In lungs, these Hemangioma can cause arteriovenous shunting of blood. This means, Hemangioma causes mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood. So body will sense low oxygen and so increase respiratory rate to compensate. So Hemangioma in lungs can cause breathlessness. So better to get done CT pulmonary angiography and if Hemangiomas are there then you will need surgical removal of these Hemangiomas. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.