Paediatrica Indonesiana
Vol 52 No 4 (2012): July 2012

Treatment of ulcerated hemangiomas with propranolol: an evidence-based case report

Stefanus Gunawan (Department of Child Health, Sam Ratulangi UniversityMedical School/Prof. DR. R. D. Kandoll Hospital, Manado)
Yuri Yuri (Department of Child Health, Sam Ratulangi UniversityMedical School/Prof. DR. R. D. Kandoll Hospital, Manado)
Max Mantik (Department of Child Health, Sam Ratulangi UniversityMedical School/Prof. DR. R. D. Kandoll Hospital, Manado)

Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2012

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

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Paediatrica Indonesiana
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Abbrev

paediatrica-indonesiana

Publisher

Ikatan Dokter Anak Indonesia

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

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Paediatrica Indonesiana is a medical journal devoted to the health, in a broad sense, affecting fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents, belonged to the Indonesian Pediatric Society. Its publications are directed to pediatricians and other medical practitioners or researchers at all levels of ...