Publications by authors named "M S Zegpi-Trueba"

Introduction: Mastocytosis represents a group of diseases characterised by an excesive accumulation of mastocytes in one or multiple tissues. It can affect only the skin, or have a systemic involvement. It has a low prevalence, and the prognosis is benign in children.

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Background: Infantile hemangiomas have a dramatic response to propranolol, a nonselective beta-blocker. However, this treatment is not risk-free and many patients are excluded because of respiratory comorbidities. Atenolol is a cardioselective beta-blocker that may have fewer adverse events.

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Introduction And Objectives: Infantile hemangiomas (IH) are a frequent vascular tumor. In recent years, propranolol has emerged as an alternative in the treatment of IH. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of propranolol for the treatment of IH.

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