Infantile Hemangioma: A Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Introduction: Infantile hemangiomas (IHs) are common benign vascular tumors of infancy that typically follow a self-limiting course. However, treatment may be required when lesion size, location, or associated complications pose functional or cosmetic concerns. Propranolol, a non-selective beta-blocker, has emerged as the first-line therapy for complicated IHs due to its high efficacy and favorable safety profile. Case Presentation: This case report describes a 5-month-old female infant presenting with a scalp-localized hemangioma successfully managed with oral propranolol. Discussion: Following the initiation of treatment and close cardiovascular monitoring, a significant reduction in lesion size and discoloration was observed, with no adverse events reported. This case underscores the importance of early diagnosis, individualized treatment planning, and multidisciplinary follow-up in the management of IHs. Conclusion: Our findings contribute to the growing body of evidence supporting propranolol as an effective and safe therapeutic option for infantile hemangiomas.
Authors: Isik, Merve, Ozturk, Emre
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6968647183
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