Infantile hemangiomas: current management

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2014 Nov;22(4):509-21. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2014.07.003. Epub 2014 Aug 21.

Abstract

Management of infantile hemangiomas includes a combination of observation, medical therapy, laser treatments, and surgery. The nomenclature to describe these lesions has been standardized and should be adhered to. The goal of treatment is to obtain the best possible result commensurate with known developmental milestones. Current knowledge of the biology of these tumors as well as experience allows obtaining this goal. "Leave it alone, it will go away" is no longer universally acceptable advice for treatment of infantile hemangiomas.

Keywords: Infantile hemangioma; Laser; Propranolol; Surgery.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Hemangioma / diagnosis
  • Hemangioma / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Skin Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome