Efficacy of propranolol in infantile hemangioma

Authors

  • Mizanur Rahman Assisant Professor, Dept of Pediatric Surgery, Khulna Medical College, Khulna
  • Md Tarikul Islam Assistant Professor, Dept of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Khulna Medical College, Khulna
  • Ratan Lal Dutta Banik Junior Consultant, Dept of Dermatology and Venereology, Khulna Medical College, Khulna
  • Choudhury Habibur Rasul Professor, Dept of pediatrics, Khulna Medical College, Khulna

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bmjk.v47i1-2.22561

Abstract

Hemangiomas, are the most common benign tumors of infancy. Despite their selflimited course, infantile capillary hemangiomas can cause local complications e.g. pain, ulceration, bleeding etc. The usual treatments include oral/intralesional steroids, alpha interferon, cytotoxins, pulsed dye laser and cosmetic surgery resection. These treatments are not free of multiple complications and toxic side effects. We report our experience with the use of propranolol in 2 children with haemangiomas along with review of relevant literature. Both the hemangioma cases promptly responded to low-dose oral propranolol.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmjk.v47i1-2.22561

Bang Med J (Khulna) 2014; 47 : 32-35

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2015-03-12

How to Cite

Rahman, M., Islam, M. T., Banik, R. L. D., & Rasul, C. H. (2015). Efficacy of propranolol in infantile hemangioma. Bangladesh Medical Journal Khulna, 47(1-2), 32–35. https://doi.org/10.3329/bmjk.v47i1-2.22561

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Vol. 47 No. 1-2 (2014)

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Case Reports

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