AI Article Synopsis
- Capillary hemangioma is a prevalent tumor affecting the eyelid and orbit in children.
- Recent advancements in treatment include the use of oral propranolol, which has shown positive results.
- A case involving a 5-year-old with extensive hemangioma demonstrated a successful response to propranolol, emphasizing the need for long-term follow-up to assess ongoing effectiveness.
Article Abstract
Capillary hemangioma is one the most common tumors of eyelid and orbit reported in pediatric age group. Oral propranolol therapy is latest addition to the armamentarium of treatment options available to ophthalmologists in treating capillary hemangiomas. We report the successful response to propranolol therapy to a 5-year-old child with capillary hemangioma involving lids, orbit, and the paranasal sinuses. A long-term follow-up is necessary for the prognostic efficacy of the therapy.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4738669 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0974-620X.169907 | DOI Listing |
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