Treatment of infantile hemangioma with propranolol: A review of 25 cases

Abstract

Introduction:Hemangioma is considered the most common tumor of infancy. Rapid growth of hemangioma during its proliferative phase can lead to disfigurement and is sometimes associated with complications. Propranolol has been used recently in the treatment for infantile hemangiomas and has shown promising results. We are reporting our initial experience with the use of propranolol in treatment of hemangiomas during infancy.Patients and methods: This study is a retrospective analysis of data of 25 patients with cutaneous infantile hemangiomas treated with oral propranolol in the hamangioma and