Infantile Haemangioma - Clinical Scenario

An infant presents with a large erythematous lesion on the face. Diagnosis of infantile hemangioma is confirmed with GLUT-1 positive immunohistochemistry. First-line treatment is propranolol (2mg/kg/day). Surgery may be indicated for visual obstruction, airway issues, or ulceration.
Infantile Haemangioma - Clinical Scenario

Clinical Scenario

A 2-month-old infant presents to the clinic with a large, 5x12 cm erythematous lesion on the upper limb. The parents are uncertain if it has been present since birth, but it appears to be growing as the patient grows.

Objectives:
1. History and examination of an infantile hemangioma.
2. Diagnosis and investigations for infantile hemangioma.
3. Treatment options for infantile hemangioma.

Primary Contributor: Dr Waruguru Wanjau, Educational Fellow.
Reviewer: Dr Suzanne Thomson, Educational Fellow.

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