Title
Late growth of infantile hemangiomas in children >3 years of age: A retrospective study
Publication Date
2018
Journal Title
J Am Acad Dermatol
Abstract
© 2018 Background: The proliferative phase of infantile hemangiomas (IHs) is usually complete by 9 months of life. Late growth beyond age 3 years is rarely reported. Objective: To describe the demographic and clinic characteristics of a cohort of patients with late growth of IH, defined as growth in a patient >3 years of age. Methods: A multicenter, retrospective cohort study. Results: In total, 59 patients, 85% of which were female, met the inclusion criteria. The mean first episode of late growth was 4.3 (range 3-8.5) years. Head and neck location (55/59; 93%) and presence of deep hemangioma (52/59; 88%) were common characteristics. Posterior fossa malformations, hemangiomas, arterial anomalies, cardiac defects, eye abnormalities (PHACE) syndrome was noted in 20 of 38 (53%) children with segmental facial IH. Systemic therapy (corticosteroid or β-blocker) was given during infancy in 58 of 59 (98%) and 24 of 59 (41%) received systemic therapy (β-blockers) for late IH growth. Limitations: The retrospective nature and ascertainment by investigator recall are limitations of the study. Conclusion: Late IH growth can occur in children after 3 years of age. Risk factors include head and neck location, segmental morphology, and involvement of deep dermal/subcutaneous tissues.
Volume Number
80
Issue Number
2
Pages
493-499
Document Type
Article
Status
Faculty
Facility
School of Medicine
Primary Department
General Pediatrics
PMID
DOI
10.1016/j.jaad.2018.07.061