Head and neck hemangiomas of infancy.

摘要: PURPOSE OF REVIEW Hemangiomas are the most common benign tumor in infancy, affecting approximately 10% of infants. More than half hemangiomas involve head and neck. Increased understanding has come about from identification immunohistochemical markers, developmental defects associated with certain hemangiomas, morphologic classification schemes (focal versus segmental). RECENT FINDINGS Immunohistochemical markers have been identified which specific to all phases development involution. Morphologic subtypes anatomic locations that place an infant at higher risk for complications hemangioma. other anomalies identified, help guide treating physician tease out infants will need more complete systemic investigations or imaging. Importantly surgeons, studies continued identify lesions may benefit early intervention, either surgical medical. SUMMARY While full mechanisms turn on off infancy is not complete, progress made increased complications, treatment. With work these areas, we knowledge treatment options, optimal timing ultimately, preventive options.