Infantile hemangioendothelioma treated with high dose methylprednisolone pulse therapy

J Korean Med Sci. 2001 Feb;16(1):127-9. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2001.16.1.127.

Abstract

Infantile hemangioendothelioma is a severe disease with a high mortality. It is characterized by multiple hemangioma affecting the skin and visceral organs. We report that high doses of methylprednisolone pulse therapy improved symptoms and signs of infantile hemangioendothelioma in a male neonate, and completely resolved the hepatic and cutaneous hemangioendothelioma on follow up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Hemangioendothelioma / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Liver Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Methylprednisolone / administration & dosage*
  • Skin Neoplasms / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Methylprednisolone