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Adrenal Insufficiency After Systemic Steroid Therapy for Hemangiomas Free
- April 17, 2009
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Only one infant developed insufficiency in this (small) study.- Reviewing:
- Lomenick JP et al., Arch Dermatol 2009 Mar; 145:262.
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Beta-Blocker Busts Infantile Hemangiomas Free
- June 20, 2008
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
A serendipitous discovery suggests that propranolol holds great promise for treating endangering hemangiomas.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Léauté-Labrèze C et al., N Engl J Med 2008 Jun 12; 358:2649.
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PHACE the Facts
- August 18, 2006
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Children with segmented facial hemangiomas may have other anomalies.- Reviewing:
- Metry DW et al., Am J Med Genet A 2006 May 1; 140:975-86.
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The Nasal Crease Sign May Herald Destruction of Septum in Segmental Facial Hemangiomas Free
- August 3, 2007
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Complications in hemangiomas of the nasal tip can be difficult to predict and difficult to manage.- Reviewing:
- Dakara RW et al., Pediatr Dermatol 2007 May/Jun; 24:241-5.
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Imiquimod Applied at Home for Hemangiomas
- February 2, 2007
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
A new therapeutic approach shows promise for superficial hemangiomas.- Reviewing:
- Ho NTC et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2007 Jan; 56:63-8.
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Propranolol for Infantile Hemangioma: Safety Issues and Proposed Protocol
- November 6, 2009
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Case reports describe adverse events associated with this agent.- Reviewing:
- Lawley LP et al., Pediatr Dermatol 2009 Sep/Oct; 26:610. Frieden IJ and Drolet BA., Pediatr Dermatol 2009 Sep/Oct; 26:642.
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Lipoblastoma Mimicking an Infantile Hemangioma
- March 1, 2000
- ES Siegfried
- Dermatology
Typical hemangiomas are easily recognized by their clinical appearance and natural history. Thedifferential diagnosis of atypical lesions, however, includes a variety of benign and malignant . . .- Reviewing:
- Perlis CS et al., Pediatrics 2000 Jan; 105:
123 128 .
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Coping with a Child's Facial Hemangioma
- May 1, 1998
- EC Siegfried
- Dermatology
Hemangiomas, the most common benign tumor of childhood, occur in 10% of infants. Long-term prognosis is good; 90% involute by 9 years of age. Despite . . .- Reviewing:
- Tanner JL et al., Pediatrics 1998; 101:
446 452 .
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PCP Prophylaxis for Infantile Hemangiomas Treated with Systemic Steroids
- August 9, 2005
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) is a severe, life-threatening, opportunistic infection that occurs primarily in immunocompromised patients with AIDS or neoplastic disorders. PCP prophylaxis is the . . .- Reviewing:
- Aviles R et al., Mayo Clin Proc 2004 Feb; 79:243-5.
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A Hemangioma with Hypothyroidism: Lessons from a Zebra
- August 16, 2000
- EC Siegfried
- Dermatology
Although hemangiomas are the most common tumors of infancy, their pathogenesis remains a mystery. A recent case report documented a rare complication and unrecognized risk . . .- Reviewing:
- Huang SA et al., N Engl J Med 2000 Jul 20; 343:
185 189 .
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A Rare Variant Dermatofibroma with Risk for Local Recurrence and Metastasis
- June 20, 2008
- Angelica Selim, MD
- Dermatology
These deep fibrous histiocytomas can be aggressive, especially if not completely excised.- Reviewing:
- Gleason BC and Fletcher CDM., Am J Surg Pathol 2008 Mar; 32:354.
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Recurrence of Spider Angiomas After Laser Treatment Free
- July 20, 2007
- George J. Hruza, MD
- Dermatology
In this study, 36% of treated patients experienced recurrence, but newer lasers may produce better results.- Reviewing:
- Sivarajan V et al., J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2007 Jun; 60:668-71.
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Port Wine Stain Recurrence After Laser Treatment Free
- March 21, 2007
- George J. Hruza, MD
- Dermatology
Despite some recurrence over time, almost 60% of patients were satisfied with results at follow-up.- Reviewing:
- Huikeshoven M et al., N Engl J Med 2007 Mar 22; 356:1235-40.
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Port Wine Stain Recurrence After Laser Treatment Free
- September 22, 2006
- George J. Hruza, MD
- Dermatology
Some lesions may need further treatments.- Reviewing:
- Soueid A and Waters R., Ann Plast Surg 2006 Sep; 57:260-3.
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Pulsed Dye Laser for Port-Wine Stains in Asian Patients
- April 25, 2006
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
The longer-wavelength 595-nm laser achieved good results in dark-skinned adults.- Reviewing:
- Asahina A et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2006 Mar; 54:487-93.
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To Bruise or Not to Bruise: That Is the Question
- September 27, 2005
- Jeffrey S. Dover, MD, FRCPC
- Dermatology
When the pulsed-dye laser was first used in the late 1980s for the treatment of port wine stains, a 450-ms pulse duration was employed, which . . .- Reviewing:
- Iyer S and Fitzpatrick RE., Dermatol Surg 2005 Aug; 31:898-903.
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Insight into Steroid Therapy for Hemangiomas
- March 1, 2000
- EC Siegfried
- Dermatology
A classic feature of hemangiomas in infants is proliferation during the first year of life, followed by gradual involution over the next 3 to 10 . . .- Reviewing:
- Hasan Q et al., Pediatrics 2000 Jan; 105:
117 121 .
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Congenital Hemangiomas
- May 1, 1996
- K Wiss
- Dermatology
The typical infantile hemangioma appears during the first 4 weeks of life, proliferates until 6 to 8 months of age, and then gradually involutes. Hemangiomas . . .- Reviewing:
- Boon LM et al., J Pediatr 1996; 128:
329 335 .
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It’s a . . . Birthmark!
- April 25, 2006
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
The nature of congenital lesions in 1000 Iranian newborns- Reviewing:
- Moosavi Z and Hosseini T., Pediatr Dermatol 2006 Jan/Feb; 23:61-3.
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Imiquimod for Treatment of Infantile Hemangiomas
- November 24, 2004
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Uncomplicated infantile hemangiomas require only watchful waiting, but involution takes several years and can be frustrating for parents and families. Imiquimod 5% cream is a . . .- Reviewing:
- Welsh O et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2004 Oct; 51:639-42.
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