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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==Medical Therapy== | ==Medical Therapy== | ||
Medical and surgical options are available for the treatment of “problematic” hemangiomas. Medical management includes one or more systemic therapies. Corticosteroids, interferon, and vincristine have been successful for massive and life-threatening disease [13–15]. These agents have also been used for multifocal disease, visceral involvement, segmental distribution, airway obstruction, and periorbital lesions. However, significant side effects accompany systemic therapy and have even led to the rejection of some agents as a treatment option.ase | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nawal Muazam M.D.[2]
Overview
Medical Therapy
Medical and surgical options are available for the treatment of “problematic” hemangiomas. Medical management includes one or more systemic therapies. Corticosteroids, interferon, and vincristine have been successful for massive and life-threatening disease [13–15]. These agents have also been used for multifocal disease, visceral involvement, segmental distribution, airway obstruction, and periorbital lesions. However, significant side effects accompany systemic therapy and have even led to the rejection of some agents as a treatment option.ase