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Giant hemangioma in infant. A case presentation and literature review
V D Malamou-Mitsi1, A Goussia, S Andronikou
1Pathology Department, Medical School, University of Ioannina, Greece.
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Giant hemangioma of infancy is a rare vascular tumor in newborns. This case highlights a fatal outcome due to respiratory distress and abdominal distension, emphasizing the critical nature of these extensive infantile hemangiomas.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Vascular Malformations
- Infant Pathology
Background:
- Giant hemangioma of infancy is a rare, extensive vascular tumor presenting in newborns.
- These tumors can lead to severe complications and life-threatening events.
- Early recognition and management are crucial for affected infants.
Abstract:
Giant hemangioma of infancy is a rare and extensive variant of the hemangiomas, that occurs in newborns and infants and is often complicated by life-threatening events. We describe herein an unusual case of a giant hemangioma in a female infant. At the age of 45 days she was admitted to the hospital because of increasing respiratory distress and distented abdomen. The response to supportive therapy was poor and the infant died from cardiac arrest on its 75th day of life. Autopsy revealed a giant tumor occupying extensive areas of the thoracic and abdominal cavity. The histologic diagnosis was compatible with a giant capillary hemangioma. A review of the literature was also attempted.