A Rare and Challenging Patient of Infantile Haemangioma: Case Report

Infantile haemangioma is a condition seen in premature babies, it develops as a birth mark that grows in size commonly seen on back, chest, scalp, the swelling is characterised by bleeding or oozing. In such patients primary concern is any ill effects due to medical condition and secondary concern is cosmetic. A 9 month old baby brought to the hospital with complaints of swelling on the back with oozing. The patient was given IV propranolol for 1 year. And wound care was taught along with ergonomic education for ADLS. The study suggests that the use of IV propranolol shows significant reduction in the swelling and oozing from the swelling.

Large infantile haemangioma of the cheek: A case report

Infantile haemangiomas (IH) or Strawberry naevi as were previously called are common neoplasms of childhood. The tendency to spontaneously involute differentiates this tumour from other vascular neoplasms. Though many treatment modalities have been described with advances in understanding of tumour pathology, it has been consistently found that minimal intervention under watchful observation offers the best chance of getting the best result in the long term. Though parents are extremely nervous, seeing the grotesque nature of these tumours, patient, firm counselling and reassurance is all that is required in most cases for successful management.

Truncus arteriosus as presentation of PHACE syndrome

PHACE syndrome is a rare neurocutaneous syndrome that describes the association of large segmental infantile haemangioma involving the head and neck, along with other systemic anomalies. Complex congenital heart disease has rarely been reported in this syndrome. We present a report of a patient with PHACE syndrome and truncus arteriosus.