Abstract

MORENO ALFONSO, JC et al. Cranio-facial-cervical and subglottic hemangioma with respiratory symptoms. A therapeutic emergency. Anales Sis San Navarra [online]. 2021, vol.44, n.1, pp.113-117.  Epub June 21, 2021. ISSN 1137-6627.  https://dx.doi.org/10.23938/assn.0929.

We describe the case of a 41-day-old infant with a left craniofacial cervical and subglottic hemangioma with respiratory symptoms. Although infantile hemangiomas are occasional benign vascular tumors that appear predominantly on the skin, 1-2% of patients may have airway lesions that can sometimes cause potentially life-threatening respiratory conditions. The decision was made to immediately commence treatment with propranolol, without waiting to complete the extension and syndromic diagnoses. There was a positive clinical response and respiratory symptoms dissipated in twelve hours. Early treatment with beta-blockers is essential for children with hemangiomas whose location causes symptoms or significant functional changes: in some cases it may be a matter of urgency.

Keywords : Subglottic hemangioma; Propranolol; Stridor.

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