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doi:10.1111/jpc.12539
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Severe infantile haemangioma: Complications and treatment A baby aged 3 weeks developed a cutaneous lesion overlying the anterior fontanelle. At age 2 months, the lesion measured 8 × 7 cm. Multiple admissions to hospital were required because of ulceration, superficial infection and repeated haemorrhage; treatment with oral prednisolone was ineffective (Fig. 1). Surgery or local injection was considered hazardous because of proximity to major vessels. What is the diagnosis and what treatment is indicated? (Answer on page 330).
Fig. 1
Dr Paul Heaton1 Dr Cameron Kennedy2 Dr Sam Amin1 1 Paediatric Department Yeovil District Hospital Yeovil 2 Dermatology Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Bristol United Kingdom
Age 2 months.
Conflict of interest: None.
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health 50 (2014) 325 © 2014 The Authors Journal of Paediatrics and Child Healfth © 2014 Paediatrics and Child Health Division (Royal Australasian College of Physicians)
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doi:10.1111/jpc.12539
IMAGE OF THE MONTH
Severe infantile haemangioma: Complications and treatment A baby aged 3 weeks developed a cutaneous lesion overlying the anterior fontanelle. At age 2 months, the lesion measured 8 × 7 cm. Multiple admissions to hospital were required because of ulceration, superficial infection and repeated haemorrhage; treatment with oral prednisolone was ineffective (Fig. 1). Surgery or local injection was considered hazardous because of proximity to major vessels. What is the diagnosis and what treatment is indicated? (Answer on page 330).
Fig. 1
Dr Paul Heaton1 Dr Cameron Kennedy2 Dr Sam Amin1 1 Paediatric Department Yeovil District Hospital Yeovil 2 Dermatology Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Bristol United Kingdom
Age 2 months.
Conflict of interest: None.
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health 50 (2014) 325 © 2014 The Authors Journal of Paediatrics and Child Healfth © 2014 Paediatrics and Child Health Division (Royal Australasian College of Physicians)
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