Open AccessAn ulcerated giant segmental hemangioma resulting in contracture of the left elbow
Author(s) -
Alexander K C Leung,
Kin Fon Leong,
Joseph M. Lam
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1918-1485
pISSN - 1205-7088
DOI - 10.1093/pch/pxaa050
Subject(s) - medicine , elbow , contracture , hemangioma , propranolol , angioma , upper limb , surgery , vascular disease , anesthesia
The majority of infantile hemangiomas are benign and will resolve on their own. We report a 4-month-old infant with an ulcerated giant segmental infantile hemangioma involving the left upper limb who developed a contracture of the left elbow despite treatment with oral propranolol, proper wound care, and regular intense physiotherapy. To our knowledge, contracture resulting from an infantile hemangioma has not been reported previously.