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Treatment of epithelioid hemangioendothelioma
Source: Childhood Vascular Tumors (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: March 6, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Treatment of slow-growing epithelioid hemangioendothelioma may be observation. Surgery may be used when it is possible to remove the tumor.
Treatment of fast-growing epithelioid hemangioendothelioma may include:
surgery to remove the tumor when possible
immunotherapy (interferon) for tumors that are likely to spread
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targeted therapy (pazopanib or sirolimus) for tumors that are likely to spread
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chemotherapy
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radiation therapy
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palliative care
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Learn more about these treatments in the Types of treatment for childhood vascular tumors.
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