Intralesional corticosteroid injection with short-term oral prednisolone for infantile hemangiomas of the eyelid and orbit

J Pediatr Surg. 1994 Apr;29(4):482-6. doi: 10.1016/0022-3468(94)90072-8.

Abstract

Infants with hemangiomas of the eyelid and orbit are at risk for amblyopia and refractive errors. Several methods of treatment for these tumors have been associated with complications and limitations. Five infants with these hemangiomas were treated by intralesional corticosteroid injection combined with short-term oral prednisolone. In an attempt to eliminate complications, corticosteroid injections were administered. In the cases of orbital hemangioma, ultrasonography guidance was used to assist the injection. This treatment is safe, simple, and effective for infants. In addition, complications are minimized.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage*
  • Eyelid Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Eyelid Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Hemangioma / diagnostic imaging
  • Hemangioma / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Injections, Intralesional / methods
  • Male
  • Orbital Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Orbital Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Prednisolone / administration & dosage*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Prednisolone