Successful treatment of ulcerated haemangioma with propranolol

J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2010 Sep;24(9):1109-12. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2010.03603.x. Epub 2010 Mar 10.

Abstract

Background: Ulceration is a frequent complication of proliferating haemangioma.

Methods: Four patients with ulcerated hemangioma aged 2, 4, 5 months and 5 weeks were treated with 2 mg/kg KG propranolol.

Results: Efficacy and safety of propranolol were excellent in all four cases.

Conclusions: Propranolol may be the first-choice therapy for ulcerated haemangioma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Hemangioma / complications
  • Hemangioma / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Propranolol / therapeutic use*
  • Ulcer / complications
  • Ulcer / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Propranolol