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By June 12, 2015 - 9:44pm
 
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Hi, I have a question to ask I'm even uncomfortable and embarrassed asking you. I was told I have hemangioma and I don't really know which doctor I should see for such issue? I have scoliosis and I was told hemangioma is located at L5. I will be seeing a spine surgeon soon but as hemangioma I keep thinking a spine surgeon is not good enough. I heard something that a hematologist deals with hemangioma would this be the right doctor I'm seeing? Am I suppose to see a oncologist or hematologist I'm getting confused like this? I also want to know how is hemangioma treated I heard something that they get rid of it by laser surgery is such thing true? Please let me know about this soon.
Thanks,
Melissa

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Hello and thank you for sharing,
You need to see a Dermatologist for hemangioma. The treatment will be determined by the size and location of the hemangioma. These are the following treatments: laser, oral medication, medicated gel, and surgical removal.
Faith

June 13, 2015 - 9:33am
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Hi, Thanks for your reply. It doesn't sound right to be a dermatologist because what I have is internal because I have scoliosis and I was told hemangioma is located at L5. I'm still not sure which would be the right doctor to see. Please let me know.
Thanks,
Melissa

June 14, 2015 - 12:20pm
Guide (reply to Melissa6666)

I understand now that it is internal.
The doctor who diagnosed you will be able to refer you to the proper specialist.
Faith

June 14, 2015 - 5:08pm
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