Diagnosis and management of 49 cases of hemangiomas in infants and children.
- Author:
Xiang-hui ZENG
1
;
Fu-yun ZHAO
;
Jian-guo ZHANG
;
Zhen-kang ZHANG
;
Guang-yan YU
;
Dong-mei HE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Child; Child, Preschool; Facial Neoplasms; diagnosis; physiopathology; therapy; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Hemangioma; diagnosis; physiopathology; therapy; Humans; Infant; Lip Neoplasms; diagnosis; physiopathology; therapy; Male; Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous; physiopathology; Parotid Neoplasms; diagnosis; physiopathology; therapy; Retrospective Studies
- From: Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2005;40(3):187-190
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo observe the management results of hemangioma in infants and children.
METHODSForty-nine cases of hemangioma in infants and children managed from 1986 to 2004 were reviewed. During the management period, the incidence and first visit age and sex were recorded. The location and volume of the lesions were photographed and followed up at an interval of 3 to 12 months until the complete involution of the tumor. The treatment modalities used included local injection of prednisone in 16 cases, surgery in 6 cases, and the remaining 33 cases were observed without treatment.
RESULTSThirty-three cases receiving no treatment involuted naturally. The complete involution age was found from 9 months to 10 years with average age of 5.4 years. The cosmetic results after involution were good.
CONCLUSIONSMost hemangiomas do not need treatment and can involute naturally. However, in cases with severe complications such as expansion, destruction and obstructive or congestive heart failure, treatment is indicated.
