Periocular hemangiomas: what every physician should know

Pediatr Dermatol. 2004 Jan-Feb;21(1):1-9. doi: 10.1111/j.0736-8046.2004.21101.x.

Abstract

Hemangiomas are the most common benign tumor of infancy. Most hemangiomas remain asymptomatic and can be managed by close observation; however, immediate treatment is indicated for hemangiomas that may cause significant complications. Periocular hemangiomas warrant close evaluation and early, active treatment of those with the potential to threaten or permanently compromise vision. Herein we review the clinical features of periocular hemangiomas, differential diagnosis, possible ophthalmologic complications and sequelae, and therapeutic modalities.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amblyopia / etiology
  • Child, Preschool
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Eye
  • Facial Neoplasms / complications
  • Facial Neoplasms / congenital
  • Facial Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Hemangioma / complications
  • Hemangioma / congenital
  • Hemangioma / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications
  • Skin Neoplasms / congenital
  • Skin Neoplasms / therapy*