Title:Current Management of Vascular Tumors in the Neonate
Volume: 11
Issue: 3
Author(s): Juan C. Lopez-Gutierrez
Affiliation:
Keywords:
Infantile hemangioma, kaposiform hemangioendothelioma, propranolol, rapidly involuting congenital hemangioma,
tufted angioma, sirolimus.
Abstract: Neonatal vascular tumours present particular difficulties in their diagnosis and treatment. The special behaviour
of neonatal hemangioma and the aggressive but benign nature of kaposiform hemangioendothelioma provide examples of
a modern need for a conservative approach. Recent advances in their pharmacological management have dramatically
changed the therapeutical scope of this group of tumors with surgery playing a minor role in their treatment. Multidisciplinary
teams management involving neonatology, pediatric surgery, dermatology, pathology, genetics and radiology specialists
among others remains the best option for an optimal outcome.
