Care and Cure for Infantile Hemangioma
Year: 2013
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Infantile hemangiomas (IH) are common benign vascular tumors, that become visible shortly after birth, and have an unique growth pattern. Most IH have an uncomplicated course and a general ‘wait and see’ policy is often justified. However, 24% of the patients with IH experience complications, like ulceration, bleeding, functional impairment, life-threatening risk, or cosmetic risk of which 38% need treatment. Nowadays complicated IH can be treated with beta blockers. An active approach and diagnostic evaluation is also necessary in case of a segmental IH which can be associated with congenital malformations. Correct initial diagnosis and timely referral of patients at risk of complications is important, since early intervention may prevent complications.
Author: Marlies de Graaf
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W94565183