Effect of Oral Propranolol on Periocular Infantile Capillary Hemangioma: Outcomes Based on Extent of Involvement.

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of oral propranolol in the treatment of periocular infantile capillary hemangioma (CHI) based on the involvement of embryological facial placodes and their extent of anatomical involvement.

Methods: Retrospective study of 27 patients.

Results: The mean age at the presentation of periocular CHI was 4 months (median, 3 months; range, <1-14 months).