Managment of superficial infantile capillary hemangiomas with topical timolol maleate solution.
Capillary hemangioma is the most common benign tumor of eyelids and orbit in children. Recently, a topical beta blocker has been reported as an effective treatment for superficial capillary hemangiomas. We present a case report of two children having large capillary hemangiomas who responded well to topical treatment by 0.5% timolol maleate solution. After 12 months of treatment, the lesion has significantly reduced in size, thickness, and color in both cases. Thus, we conclude that long-term use of topical 0.5% timolol maleate solution is safe and effective in treating superficial capillary hemangiomas.
Institute of Ophthalmology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College , AMU, Aligarh, UP , India and.
Syed Ali Raza
SA
Rizvi
Faraz
F
Yusuf
Rajeev
R
Sharma
Syed Wajahat Ali
SW
Rizvi
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D018324:Hemangioma, Capillary / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D013999:Timolol / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D013999:Timolol
Capillary hemangioma; eyelid; infantile; timolol maleate solution; topical