Brain hemangiomas of infancy. Sonographic detection and follow-up.

ABSTRACT

Vascular birthmarks of the skin can be associated with hemangiomas or arteriovenous malformations of different organs. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) combined with angiography are the diagnostic tools used in children, adolescents, and adults to depict vascular malformation or bleeding. In infants, ultrasound examination through the anterior fontanelle is possible. This report describes 2 mature infants with brain hemangiomas primarily detected by real-time sonography In both the brain lesions were associated with cutaneous and other vascular birthmarks. MRI was used to verify the brain hemangiomas. Subsequent follow-up evaluations during therapy were easily performed by ultrasonography.