"Difference between Haemangioma & PWS
- PWS = hypertrophy (angioma = hyperplasia)
- PWS grows with patient.
- PWS wont disappear over time .
- PWS always present at birth
Distribution � trigeminal nerve.
Pink to purple patches.
Unilateral with a distinct cut off.
Facial lesions need early referral because of:
- Possibility of the Sturge-Weber syndrome
- major cosmetic impact
- Lesions near eye maybe associated with glaucoma.
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