A Case of Cutaneous and Paravertebral Infantile Haemangioma
- Author:
Dr Ng Su Yuen,
;
Sabeera BKI
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
mediastinal mass, vascular tumour, seizures
- From:Malaysian Journal of Dermatology
2012;29(-):30-32
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Cutaneous haemangiomas over the spine should be
studied with ultrasound then MRI with gadolinium (if
abnormalities are present on ultrasound) as they can
be associated with intraspinal extension and dysraphic
lesions6. Paravertebral extension of haemangioma and
mediastinal haemangioma are rare but associated with
risk of neurological complications. Our case highlights
this potential complication and acts as reminder to
physicians that imaging is essential in certain cases of
infantile haemangioma.
