Neonatal diaphragmatic hemangioma.
The first neonatal case of a hemangioma of the diaphragm in a neonate is reported. After 25 months the patient is well with no signs of recurrence. Diaphragmatic tumors should be considered in the differential diagnosis of neonatal thoracic masses.
Cacciaguerra
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Department of Paediatric Surgery, Cardiology, and Cardiac Surgery, G.B. Morgagni Foundation, Catania, Italy.
Vasta
G
G
Benedetto
A G
AG
Bagnara
V
V
Guarnera
S
S
Bartoloni
G
G
Patanè
L
L
D003964:Diaphragm; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D019042:Muscle Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography