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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has several outpatient and urgent care centers throughout South Florida, including on-demand, virtual care.
Walk-in urgent care with no appointment needed.
Serving as your child's primary doctor's office.
Pediatric specialty consultations available closer to home.
A full range of comprehensive services all under one roof.
Connect with providers from the comfort of your own home.
With over 700 pediatric physicians on staff, we’re dedicated to helping you connect with the right specialist for your needs.
We have expertise in treating children and educating families on hundreds of different conditions.
We use cutting-edge, specialized treatments and procedures to ensure the best care for your child.
Also known as: Tufted Angioma
A tufted angioma is a rare, benign growth of blood vessels that develops during infancy and childhood with most appearing before the age of five.
Tufted angiomas are slow growing red to purple patches and firm flat portions with solid, round raised lesions on top. Tufted angiomas usually develop on the neck, shoulder, trunk, or groin and can be associated with pain, tenderness, increased perspiration, and increased hair growth on lesion.
Some cases of tufted angiomas are associated with Kasabach-Merritt syndrome.
Treatment options for tufted angiomas include:
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