Dermatology Medical Library

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Introduction

Infantile Hemangiomas 103

Anita N. Haggstrom, Sheilagh M. Maguiness and Maria C. Garzon

Synonyms:๏‚ก Hemangioma of infancy ๏‚ก Hemangioma

Key features

ย„The most common benign soft tissue tumor of infancy

ย„Characteristic growth pattern with early proliferation followed by gradual, spontaneous involution and variable residual skin changes

ย„Distinct histopathologic and immunohistochemical features that differentiate them from other vascular anomalies in children

ย„May be associated with extracutaneous findings when occurring at certain anatomic sites (e.g. the face, neck, lumbosacral area), especially when lesions have a segmental pattern

ย„Management is tailored to each patient as suggested in published guidelines

ย„Systemic ฮฒ-blockers are first-line therapy for most children with complicated hemangiomas