Management of subglottic hemangioma with propranolol

Am J Otolaryngol. 2014 May-Jun;35(3):414-6. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2014.01.009. Epub 2014 Feb 5.

Abstract

Subglottic hemangioma is a rare but life- threatening condition which requires intervention. It generally starts proliferating in the first and second months of lifespan and whether there is a respiration problem or not, it causes biphasic stridor. Its diagnosis generally requires direct laryngoscopy or direct screening through bronchoscopy. This case report presents a 45-day-old girl who had subglottic hemangioma presenting with wheezing and stridor. Our case took propranolol with a dose of 2 mg/kg/day and within 48 h after the start of the treatment, obstructive symptoms started to alleviate considerably.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Hemangioma / drug therapy*
  • Hemangioma / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / physiopathology
  • Propranolol / administration & dosage
  • Propranolol / therapeutic use*
  • Respiratory Sounds / physiopathology
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vasodilator Agents / administration & dosage
  • Vasodilator Agents / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Vasodilator Agents
  • Propranolol