Yuri Yuri
Department of Child Health, Sam Ratulangi UniversityMedical School/Prof. DR. R. D. Kandoll Hospital, Manado

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Treatment of ulcerated hemangiomas with propranolol: an evidence-based case report Stefanus Gunawan; Yuri Yuri; Max Mantik
Paediatrica Indonesiana Vol 52 No 4 (2012): July 2012
Publisher : Indonesian Pediatric Society

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Abstract

Hemangiomas are the most frequent vasculartumors observed in early childhood. Thepresentation is unique, with an initialphase of proliferation, followed by aphase of slow, spontaneous regression after the age of1 year.1,2 Most hemangiomas are uncomplicated anddo not require intervention. However, therapy may beneeded if the hemangioma is located at certain bodysites, such as the face, or if it results in a functionalhandicap, such as limitation of eye opening. Inaddition, ulcerated, rapidly growing hemangiomasmay require treatment.3