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Extensive Facial and Orbital Infantile Hemangiomas Associated with High Intraocular Pressure
Author(s) -
Shatriah Ismail,
Norazizah MohdAmin,
WanHitam WanHazabbah,
Wong AbdRahim,
Yunus Rohaizan,
Leo SeoWei
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2011.01618.x
Subject(s) - medicine , intraocular pressure , eyelid , orbit (dynamics) , ophthalmology , dermatology , surgery , engineering , aerospace engineering
High intraocular pressure is a rare ophthalmic condition associated with infantile hemangiomas that involves the orbit, eyelid, or both. Here, we describe a patient with extensive facial and orbital infantile hemangiomas associated with high intraocular pressure in the affected eye. The prompt management of this challenging condition is essential.