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Introduction: Hemangiomas are benign vascular tumors common in childhood but with a burden of family concern from the esthetic point of view. Objectives: To know the prevalence and characterization of hemangiomas, frequency of gender, average age for diagnosis, method used for diagnosis, as well as its treatment. Methods: Retrospective cross-sectional study in pediatric patients with a diagnosis of hemangioma, diagnosed at the Institute of Dermatology and Skin Surgery during the year 2017. Results: A total of 71 patients included, with a prevalence of 0.77% in the area of pediatric dermatology. A difference was established being more frequent in girls with a median age for diagnosis of 8.28 months. Hemangiomas were more common superficial type and with focal characteristic being most frequently located in head and face. Clinically diagnosed, the majority treated pharmacologically. Conclusions: A prevalence of 0.77% of hemangiomas found, mostly superficial and focal with location in head and face. The diagnosis was mainly clinical and the treatment was mostly pharmacological.
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