Infantile hemangioma: which are the main risk factors?

Abstract

Introduction: Infantile hemangioma (IH) is a benign tumor of the vascular endothelium, characterized by early appearance, rapid growth, and slow involution. It is the most common tumor in the pediatric age group, and several risk factors are associated with its development. Case Report: Monozygotic twins, female, 29 weeks premature and with low birth weight, presenting reddish spots that after 15 days evolved into erythematous tumors, with a diagnosis of IH. Conclusion: This case report exemplifies simultaneously the main risk factors associated with the evelopment of IH. Recognition of these factors by pediatricians is crucial for early diagnosis, appropriate follow-up, and management.

Keywords

• infantile hemangioma
• hemangioma
• vascular tumor
• neonatal
• twins
• probability
• risk factors