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Hemangioma historical perspective

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nawal Muazam M.D.[2]

Overview

Overview

Hemangioma was first described by Dr. Robert Liston, a British surgeon, in 1843.[1]

Historical Perspective

Historical Perspective

Hemangioma was first described by Dr. Robert Liston, a British surgeon, in 1843.[1]

References

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Liston R. Case of erectile tumour in the popliteal space.-Removal. Med Chir Trans. 1843;26:120-32.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2116921/pdf/medcht00056-0152.pdf

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