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Approach to the patient with an infantile hemangioma. Dermatol Clin 2013 Apr;31(2):289-301

Date

04/06/2013

Pubmed ID

23557656

DOI

10.1016/j.det.2012.12.006

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-84875768753 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   28 Citations

Abstract

Infantile hemangioma is the most common soft tissue tumor of childhood. Despite its frequency, it has only been in the last decade that these lesions have been better characterized and become the subject of significant clinical and translational research. Although most infantile hemangiomas are uncomplicated and do not require intervention, they can be a significant source of parental distress, cosmetic disfigurement, and morbidity. The wide spectrum of disease in the morphology of these lesions and in their behavior has made it difficult to predict the need for treatment and has made it challenging to establish a standardized approach to management.

Author List

Holland KE, Drolet BA

Author

Kristen E. Holland MD Associate Professor in the Dermatology department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Disease Management
Drug Therapy
Hemangioma
Humans
Infant
Laser Therapy
Skin Neoplasms
Soft Tissue Neoplasms