title: Use of propranolol in infantile haemangiomas: report of five cases and review of the literature.
abstract: Infantile haemangiomas are common benign tumours that do not require treatment unless they cause significant functional impairment or disfigurement. We report our experience with the off-label use of propranolol in 5 children with haemangiomas and review the relevant literature.
authors: 1 Paediatric Department, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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authors: Gidaris
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authors: Economou
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authors: Hatzidemetriou
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authors: Gombakis
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Athanassiou-Metaxa
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