Brain hemangiomas of infancy. Sonographic detection and follow-up

J Neuroimaging. 1997 Apr;7(2):81-5. doi: 10.1111/jon19977281.

Abstract

Vascular birthmarks of the skin can be associated with hemangiomas or arteriovenous malformations of different organs. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) combined with angiography are the diagnostic tools used in children, adolescents, and adults to depict vascular malformation or bleeding. In infants, ultrasound examination through the anterior fontanelle is possible. This report describes 2 mature infants with brain hemangiomas primarily detected by real-time sonography: In both the brain lesions were associated with cutaneous and other vascular birthmarks. MRI was used to verify the brain hemangiomas. Subsequent follow-up evaluations during therapy were easily performed by ultrasonography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brain / pathology
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hemangioma / diagnosis
  • Hemangioma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / diagnosis
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / diagnostic imaging
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Ultrasonography