Early Surgical Excision of Giant Congenital Hemangiomas of the Scalp in Newborns: Clinical Indications and Reconstructive Aspects. Issue 2 (March 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Santecchia, Luigino; Valassina, Maria Francesca Bianciardi; Maggiulli, Federica; Spuntarelli, Giorgio; De Vito, Rita; Zama, Mario
• Is Part Of: Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery. Volume 17:Issue 2(2013)
• Page Start: 106
• Page End: 113
• Publication Date: 2013-03
• Subjects: Dermatology -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Skin -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Dermatology -- Canada -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Canada -- Periodicals; Skin -- Surgery -- Canada -- Periodicals; 616.5005
• DOI: 10.2310/7750.2012.11113
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1203-4754

Abstract

Background: Infantile hemangioma is the most common vascular tumor in newborns, with an incidence from 12 to 23% among preterm infants with low weight at birth and a female to male ratio of 3:1. The head and neck is the most frequently affected area (60%), and the scalp is a typical site for such large lesions. Objective: We describe some clinical and medical aspects in comparison with the surgical approach to giant infantile hemangioma of the scalp. Methods: The indications to treatment are discussed. An outcome basis evaluation, by reviewing some clinical cases, is provided to help readers better understand when and how to undergo surgery safely. Conclusion: Early excision of huge infantile hemangioma of the scalp is the treatment of choice if feasible within 5 months of age.