Mimickers of Infantile Hemangiomas. Issue 3 (May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brockman, Ross M.; Humphrey, Stephen R.; Moe, David C.; North, Paula E.; King, David M.; Jensen, John N.; Siegel, Dawn H.; Drolet, Beth A.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 34:Issue 3(2017:May/Jun.)
• Page Start: 331
• Page End: 336
• Publication Date: 2017-05
• Subjects: Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.13127
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

Abstract: Infantile hemangiomas (IHs) are the most common tumors of infancy and usually follow a typical course of growth and involution. We report four soft tissue tumors that were referred to the pediatric dermatology clinic as IHs and the process by which they were diagnosed and treated. Clinicians should be aware of presentations of these uncommon, but serious soft tissue tumors. Many of these mimickers have a vastly different clinical prognosis, and early intervention to limit sequelae is crucial. Biopsy of atypical lesions should be considered early in the diagnostic process since they have varied prognosis and treatment strategies.