Routine liver ultrasound screening does not alter clinical management in a cohort study of multiple cutaneous infantile haemangioma
Caroline Mahon, Kieran McHugh, Neda Alband, Dyanne Rampling, Neil J. Sebire, Elizabeth Williamson, Mary Glover, Veronica A. Kinsler
Abstract
Cutaneous infantile haemangioma (IH) occurs in 5-10% of neonates, with multiple IH (>1) in 30% of those1 . Expert opinion currently recommends routine liver ultrasound(USS) for five or more(5+ ) IH2,3 , and if hepatic haemangiomas(HH) are identified, to test thyroid function3 even if neonatal thyroid screening occurred. Supportive data from one cohort demonstrate associations between 5+ IH and HH1 , and between HH and adverse clinical outcomes (cardiac failure/hypothyroidism)4-6 .
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCohortAdverse effectUltrasoundThyroidPediatricsRadiologyInternal medicineVascular Malformations and HemangiomasParvovirus B19 Infection StudiesTumors and Oncological Cases