[Infantile haemangioma; refer and treat on time]. / Infantiel hemangioom.
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
; 1632019 05 22.
Article
in Nl
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31166093
ABSTRACT
Infantile haemangioma is a relatively common and usually benign condition that occurs in infancy. Nonetheless, during the growth phase in the first weeks or months of the child's life it can have a profound impact on both the patient and parents, especially when functional problems or complications occur. Care and attention by physicians is important at this stage; the information given by many healthcare practitioners that the infantile haemangioma will spontaneously disappear is often insufficiently reassuring and is not always correct. With the discovery of the therapeutic potential of oral beta-blockers, ten years ago, treatment has become more effective and more straightforward. Counselling on treatment with beta-blockers should be considered with low threshold. Consultation of a centre of expertise, possibly electronically, can facilitate timely referral so that growth of the infantile haemangioma can be stopped and complications may be prevented. Managing anxiety levels among parents/carers can be an important reason for consultation of a centre of expertise. During the growth phase of infantile haemangioma, careful monitoring is indicated, since time is of the essence for cases of infantile haemangioma with impending complications, associations or severe deformation.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Referral and Consultation
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Hemangioma, Capillary
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Limits:
Humans
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Infant
Language:
Nl
Journal:
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article