An Initial Overview of Management and Treatment Outcomes for Head and Neck Hemangiomas

Authors

  • Rodolfo U. Fernandez, III Department of Otorhinolaryngology Philippine General Hospital University of the Philippines Manila

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32412/pjohns.v32i2.73

Keywords:

propranolol hydrochloride, prednisone, pulsed radiofrequency treatment, capillary hemangioma, , vascular tissue neoplasms

Abstract

Objective: To provide an initial overview of the outcomes of different treatment modalities used for hemangiomas.

Methods:

Design:           Case Series

Setting:           Tertiary National University Hospital

Participants: Records of 21 patients diagnosed with head and neck hemangiomas in the Philippine General Hospital Department of Otorhinolaryngology from 2009 to 2014 were reviewed.

Results: Majority of the patients were female (61.9%) and in the pediatric age group (57.1%). Of the 21 patients, 6 underwent medical management, 13 had surgical management, 1 had both medical and surgical management, and 1 opted to observe the lesion. All patients treated with propranolol observed a decrease in the size of the lesion. Seven out of the 13 patients had radiofrequency ablation; all had gross residual lesion. Six of the 13 underwent excision, with complete excision being achieved in 5 of 6 cases.

Conclusion: Treatment response of patients in this series with hemangiomas of the head and neck to propranolol at a dose of 1 to 2 mg/kg/day may reflect international data. Outcomes analysis for radiofrequency ablation and surgical excision requires a longer duration of follow-up.

 

Keywords: propranolol hydrochloride, prednisone, pulsed radiofrequency treatment, capillary hemangioma, vascular tissue neoplasms

 

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Published

2018-07-24

How to Cite

1.
Fernandez RU. An Initial Overview of Management and Treatment Outcomes for Head and Neck Hemangiomas. Philipp J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg [Internet]. 2018 Jul. 24 [cited 2024 Apr. 23];32(2):30-3. Available from: https://pjohns.pso-hns.org/index.php/pjohns/article/view/73

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 2 (2017): Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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Original Articles

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