Capillary hemangiomas are hamartomatous proliferation of vascular endothelial cells, usually presenting in infancy or are age-related (senile). These tend to affect the head and neck regions.

After excision under local anesthesia, histological analysis showed the growth to be a lobular capillary hemangioma. At 5-month follow-up the patient had no scarring and there had been no recurrence.

Hemangiomas may be present at birth (faint red mark ... Laser therapy is usually effective for capillary malformations or port wine stains, which tend to be flat, violet or red patches on the face.