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[Acute respiratory stridor in infancy].

I Corsini¹, M Gallucci, E Di Palmo

¹Unità Complessa di Istituti "Scienze Pediatriche Mediche e Chirurgiche" Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italia. ilaria.corsini2@unibo.it

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|May 5, 2010

Summary

Infantile subglottic hemangioma, a common pediatric tumor, can cause airway obstruction. Systemic steroid therapy is an effective treatment option, as demonstrated in this case report.

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Pediatric Otolaryngology
Pediatric Oncology
Vascular Anomalies

Background:

Infantile subglottic hemangioma is a benign vascular tumor in infants, often presenting with airway obstruction.
Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial due to the potential for progressive airway compromise.

Observation:

A 6-month-old infant presented with acute stridor, diagnosed via laryngoscopy as a subocclusive subglottic hemangioma.
The hemangioma obstructed 70% of the laryngeal airway, necessitating immediate intervention.

Findings:

Systemic steroid therapy, initiated intravenously and continued orally, led to significant hemangioma reduction.
The infant was successfully extubated and weaned off mechanical ventilation after treatment.

Implications:

This case highlights the diagnostic importance of laryngoscopy for subglottic hemangiomas.
It underscores the efficacy of systemic steroids as a primary treatment modality.
Multidisciplinary collaboration between ENT specialists and dermatologists is vital for optimal patient management.