Case of non-involuting congenital haemangioma.
A 4-year-old boy presented with a congenital vascular tumour behind his right ear. It had remained unchanged since birth and was asymptomatic. The parents sought a diagnosis and treatment. Doppler ultrasonography demonstrated a fast-flow, lobulated vascular mass. Histology showed features of a non-involuting congenital haemangioma. Glucose transporter-1 staining was negative. The tumour was surgically excised without complication and has not recurred.
Matulich
Jacqueline
J
Department of Dermatology, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia. jacquim@idx.com.au
Wood
Glenda
G
Sugo
Ella
E
D002675:Child, Preschool; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome