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Infantile Haemangioma is a benign condition that affects superficial blood vessels. It is sometimes called a Strawberry Naevus[1].
Presentation[edit]
It often presents soon after birth and are different from vascular abnormalities that would be present at birth. They grow to around 80% of their maximum size in the first 3 months and most reach maximum size at around 5 months[2]. They mostly appear on the face and neck.
Treatment[edit]
Most infantile haemangiomas undergo regression over a period of 3 to 10 years and up to 70% dissappear without treatment[3]. They leave a dented scar in 50% of cases. Complex cases lead to bleeding ulceration and can cause vision impairment if it is situated around the eye. Surgical and laser treatment may be available for these cases.
- ^ http://dermnetnz.org/vascular/haemangioma.html
- ^ http://dermnetnz.org/vascular/haemangioma.html
- ^ Involution of infantile haemangiomas after imiquimod 5% cream, Barry, R. B. M.; Hughes, B. R.; Cook, L. J., Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, Volume 33(4), July 2008, p 446–449, Blackwell Publishing Ltd.