Intralesional corticosteroid injections for infantile hemangiomas of the eyelid

Infants with capillary hemangiomas of the eyelid are at risk for amblyopia and strabismus. Several methods of treating these tumors have been associated with complications and limitations. The use of intralesional corticosteroid injections has been demonstrated to be a simple, safe, and effective me...

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Published inPediatrics (Evanston) Vol. 74; no. 2; p. 241
Main Authors Nelson, L B, Melick, J E, Harley, R D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.1984
Subjects
Adrenal Cortex Hormones - administration & dosage
Capillaries
Dexamethasone - administration & dosage
Drug Therapy, Combination
Eyelid Neoplasms - drug therapy
Follow-Up Studies
Hemangioma - drug therapy
Humans
Infant
Injections
Male
Prednisone - administration & dosage
Triamcinolone - administration & dosage
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Summary:Infants with capillary hemangiomas of the eyelid are at risk for amblyopia and strabismus. Several methods of treating these tumors have been associated with complications and limitations. The use of intralesional corticosteroid injections has been demonstrated to be a simple, safe, and effective method of treating capillary hemangiomas of the eyelid.
ISSN:0031-4005
DOI:10.1542/peds.74.2.241