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Segmental Ulcerated Perineal Hemangioma of Infancy: A Complex Case of PELVIS Syndrome Successfully Treated Using a Multidisciplinary Approach
Author(s) -
Kaushik Shivani B.,
Kwatra Shawn G.,
McLean Thomas W.,
Powers Alexander,
Atala Anthony J.,
Yosipovitch Gil
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/pde.12073
Subject(s) - medicine , hemangioma , pelvis , imperforate anus , anus , infantile hemangioma , genitourinary system , perineum , angioma , surgery , dermatology , anatomy , vascular disease
We report a case of PELVIS (perineal hemangioma, external genital malformations, lipomyelomeningocele, vesicorenal abnormalities, imperforate anus and skin tag) syndrome in which hemangioma in the perineal area was misdiagnosed at birth as diaper rash. Investigations revealed associated vesicorenal and spinal abnormalities. We emphasize careful diagnosis of suspicious lesions at birth and confirm the successful use of propranolol in treating ulcerated segmental hemangiomas.