Managment of Superficial Infantile Capillary Hemangiomas with Topical Timolol Maleate Solution. (January 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rizvi, Syed Ali Raza; Yusuf, Faraz; Sharma, Rajeev; Rizvi, Syed Wajahat Ali
• Is Part Of: Seminars in ophthalmology. Volume 30:Number 1(2015)
• Page Start: 62
• Page End: 64
• Publication Date: 2015-01
• Subjects: Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Eye -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.7005
• DOI: 10.3109/08820538.2013.821505
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0882-0538

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Capillary hemangioma is the most common benign tumor of eyelids and orbit in children. Recently, a topical beta blocker has been reported as an effective treatment for superficial capillary hemangiomas. We present a case report of two children having large capillary hemangiomas who responded well to topical treatment by 0.5% timolol maleate solution. After 12 months of treatment, the lesion has significantly reduced in size, thickness, and color in both cases. Thus, we conclude that long-term use of topical 0.5% timolol maleate solution is safe and effective in treating superficial capillary hemangiomas.</p> </abstract>