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Telemed J E Health
; 25(5): 423-424, 2019 05.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30096025
RESUMEN
Most infantile hemangiomas (IHs), the most common vascular tumors of childhood, evolve without complications; however 10% to 12% require specialty referral for treatment. To emphasize the complications of late referral, we present a case of necrotizing infection within a segmental IH leading to sepsis. Early evaluation by a pediatric dermatologist could have prevented this life-threatening and disfiguring complication. We discuss how teledermatology would enable rapid triage of such critical cases in underserved areas, increasing access to high-value care and optimizing outcomes for our most vulnerable patients.