A Case Report on LUMBAR Syndrome in an Infant With Ulcerated Sacral Hemangioma and Spinal Dysraphism
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Infantile hemangiomas are the most common soft tissue tumors in infancy, most following a benign and predictable course. However, some hemangiomas, particularly those in the lower body, can indicate underlying syndromic anomalies, as seen in lower body hemangiomas and other cutaneous defects, urogenital anomalies, ulceration, myelopathy, bony deformities, anorectal malformations, arterial anomalies, and renal anomalies (LUMBAR) syndrome. This report presents the case of a term infant with a large superficial ulcerated sacral hemangioma and associated spinal dysraphism, including tethered cord, partial sacral agenesis, and intraspinal lipoma. The early multidisciplinary evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of LUMBAR syndrome, and the patient underwent surgical management of cutaneous discontinuities and initiated oral propranolol. Propranolol was effective in resolving the ulcerated component of the hemangioma. This case highlights the importance of recognizing lower body hemangiomas as markers for potential underlying anomalies, emphasizing the role of early diagnosis, comprehensive imaging, and multidisciplinary care in optimizing outcomes for this rare but complex syndrome.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.80097
Authors: João Soares, Ricardo Craveiro Costa, Rúben Cardoso, Joana Pinto, Sílvia Carvalho, Leonor Castendo Ramos
Institution: Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408248753