scholarly journals Non-β-blocker enantiomers of propranolol and atenolol inhibit vasculogenesis in infantile hemangioma

Author(s):  
Caroline T. Seebauer ◽  
Matthew S. Graus ◽  
Lan Huang ◽  
Alex J. McCann ◽  
Jill Wylie-Sears ◽  
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2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 317-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janie Bertrand ◽  
Rita Sammour ◽  
Catherine Mccuaig ◽  
JoséE Dubois ◽  
Afshin Hatami ◽  
...  

Background: Propranolol, a nonselective β-blocker, has been reported as efficient for controlling the growth of complicated infantile hemangiomas (IHs). No uniformly accepted protocol exists regarding the administration of oral propranolol for IH. Objective: We sought to share our experience using propranolol for problematic IH and to evaluate the efficacy of this treatment modality. Methods: A retrospective chart review analysis was performed for 35 consecutive children treated with propranolol as an oral solution on an outpatient basis in our dermatology/vascular anomalies clinic. A protocol was established with the help of our pediatric cardiologists, including pretreatment electrocardiography and echocardiography. Medical photographs taken after 2 months of treatment were rated by two independent evaluators. Results: We treated 31 girls and 4 boys with a median age of 3.5 months. Rapid improvement was reported in the first days of treatment in 34 patients. Mean improvement after 2 months was 61.5%. No serious adverse effects were reported. Conclusion: Propranolol was effective in controlling the proliferative phase of problematic IH. It was well tolerated in our study. Outpatient treatment is possible if parents follow strict guidelines. Propranolol should be a first-line treatment for problematic IH in carefully selected patients. Renseignements de base: Le propranolol, un bêta-bloquant non sélectif, s'est révélé efficace pour maîtriser la croissance des hémangiomes infantiles compliqués. On ne dispose pas d'un protocole uniformément accepté quant à l'administration du propranolol oral contre l'hémangiome infantile. Objectif: Nous voulions faire part de notre expérience d'utilisation du propranolol pour traiter les hémangiomes infantiles problématiques et évaluer l'efficacité de cette modalité de traitement. Méthodes: On a exécuté une analyse rétrospective des dossiers de 35 enfants consécutifs qui ont été traités par une solution orale de propranolol de façon ambulatoire dans notre clinique de dermatologie/d'anomalies vasculaires. On a établi un protocole avec l'aide de nos cardiologues pédiatriques, lequel comprenait notamment un ECG et une échographie cardiaque avant le traitement. Les photographies médicales prises après 2 mois de traitement ont été évaluées par deux évaluateurs indépendants. Résultats: Nous avons traité 31 filles et 4 garçons dont l'âge médian était de 3,5 mois. On a signalé, chez 34 patients, une amélioration rapide dès les premiers jours de traitement. L'amélioration moyenne après deux mois s'élevait à 61,5 %. Aucun effet indésirable grave n'a été signalé. Conclusion: Le propranolol était efficace pour maîtriser la phase proliférative de l'hémangiome infantile problématique. Lors de notre étude, il a été bien toléré. Le traitement peut être administré de façon ambulatoire si les parents observent les directives à la lettre. Nous croyons qu'en présence d'un hémangiome infantile problématique, le traitement par le propranolol doit être administré en première intention à des patients soigneusement sélectionnés.


2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 899-915
Author(s):  
Sabrina P Koh ◽  
Philip Leadbitter ◽  
Fiona Smithers ◽  
Swee T Tan

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janie Bertrand ◽  
Rita Sammour ◽  
Catherine Mccuaig ◽  
Josée Dubois ◽  
Afshin Hatami ◽  
...  

Background: Propranolol, a nonselective β-blocker, has been reported as efficient for controlling the growth of complicated infantile hemangiomas (IHs). No uniformly accepted protocol exists regarding the administration of oral propranolol for IH. Objective: We sought to share our experience using propranolol for problematic IH and to evaluate the efficacy of this treatment modality. Methods: A retrospective chart review analysis was performed for 35 consecutive children treated with propranolol as an oral solution on an outpatient basis in our dermatology/vascular anomalies clinic. A protocol was established with the help of our pediatric cardiologists, including pretreatment electrocardiography and echocardiography. Medical photographs taken after 2 months of treatment were rated by two independent evaluators. Results: We treated 31 girls and 4 boys with a median age of 3.5 months. Rapid improvement was reported in the first days of treatment in 34 patients. Mean improvement after 2 months was 61.5%. No serious adverse effects were reported. Conclusion: Propranolol was effective in controlling the proliferative phase of problematic IH. It was well tolerated in our study. Outpatient treatment is possible if parents follow strict guidelines. Propranolol should be a first-line treatment for problematic IH in carefully selected patients.


1998 ◽  
Vol 5 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 189-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARIA J RAZON ◽  
BIRGIT M KRÄLING ◽  
JOHN B MULLIKEN ◽  
J O Y C E BISCHOFF
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