Propranolol therapy for infantile hemangioma is less toxic but longer in duration than corticosteroid therapy
Abstract
Background Infantile hemangioma is the most common benign, self-limiting tumour of childhood. Treatment is reserved for hemangiomas that obstruct vital structures or cause significant disfigurement. Traditionally, corticosteroids have been the medical treatment of choice. Since 2008, however, propranolol has been rapidly adopted as an effective pharmacological treatment for infantile hemangioma. Published data regarding the long-term side...
Paper Details
Title
Propranolol therapy for infantile hemangioma is less toxic but longer in duration than corticosteroid therapy
Published Date
Dec 1, 2014
Journal
Volume
22
Issue
4
Pages
233 - 236
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