It is usually a non- cancerous growth with little knots of capillaries in various organs. It is due to the multiplication of the cells forming a tumor in any part of the body. They are sponge-like with large dilated spaces. It is commonly associated with Von Hippel - Lindan disease
Symptoms of angiomatosis
Symptoms of angiomatosis usually depend on the organs involved. But common symptoms are a headache, dizziness, weakness of limbs, an imbalance in walking, vision problem, high blood pressure and other heart related disorders.
Prognosis depends on the size and location of the tumor. There are cases of death if associated with Kidney and Brain.
Diagnosis
CT and MRI scans help in the location and size of the tumor thereby helping diagnosis and further treatment.
Treatment for angiomatosis
It depends on the organ involved. Mainly Surgical excision of the tumor by a specialist doctor is done.
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