Efficacy of propranolol in hepatic infantile hemangiomas with diffuse neonatal hemangiomatosis.

Mazereeuw-Hautier, Juliette; Hoeger, Peter H; Benlahrech, Sarah; Ammour, Amir; Broue, Pierre; Vial, Julie; Ohanessian, Gerard; Léauté-Labrèze, Christine et al. · J Pediatr · 2010

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Abstract

We report the rapid and dramatic efficacy of propranolol in 8 infants with infantile hepatic hemangiomas. The degree of response varied from a significant improvement to a complete resolution of hepatic lesions. Heart failure and hypothyroidism resolved, and hepatomegaly decreased. No side-effects of the drug were noted.

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