Failure of propranolol in the treatment of childhood haemangiomas of the head and neck.

Abstract

We report a cautionary case in which a subglottic haemangioma developed contemporaneously with propranolol treatment, requiring surgical intervention.

This finding highlights the need for regular follow up of treatment response, and the need for monitoring for treatment side effects.

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Subjects

• Adrenal Cortex Hormones
• Airway Obstruction
• Anti-Inflammatory Agents
• Combined Modality Therapy
• Cough
• Cushing Syndrome
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Drug Administration Schedule
• Female
• Foot
• Glottis
• Head and Neck Neoplasms
• Hemangioma
• Humans
• Infant
• Laryngoscopy
• Male
• Propranolol
• Respiratory Sounds
• Skin Neoplasms
• Tracheostomy
• Treatment Failure

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Authors

• J Goswamy
• M P Rothera
• I A Bruce

Publication date

2011-10-18

Journal

Journal topics

• Otolaryngology

Language

Eng.

Copyright

The Journal of laryngology and otology

Department of Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, UK. jaygoswamy [at] doctors.org.uk

Release reference

J Laryngol Otol. 2011 Nov;125(11):1164-72

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