Title: A Case Report of Infantile Hemangioma

Authors: Dr P. Pari, Dr Nalini MD, DM (Neonatalogy), Dr N.S. Raghupathy, D.Ch., M.D., Ph.D.

 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i10.04

Abstract

  

Infantile Hemangioma are proliferative, benign vascular tumours of vascular endothelium that may be present at birth or present in first two weeks of life, predictably enlarge and then involute spontaneously. We report an infant with Infantile Hemangioma in multiple sites and moderate Ostium Secundum type Atrial Septal Defect with Left to Right shunt. The baby is started on Tablet Propranolol. Clinically we can diagnose Infantile Hemangioma. But need to rule out systemic involvement like PHACES Syndrome and Kasabach Merritt phenomenon.

Keywords: Infantile Hemangioma, Propranolol, Vascular Tumours.

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Corresponding Author

Dr P. Pari

Post-graduate in MD Paediatrics