title: Complications of infantile hemangiomas.
abstract: Most infantile hemangiomas have a spontaneous and uneventful involution and, hence, may be treated expectantly. Others, however, will present some complication along their evolution that may require prompt therapeutic interventions. Ulceration is the most common complication, and amblyopia is frequently associated with periocular tumors. Airways hemangiomas may be life-threatening, and disfigurement can heavily impact the patient's quality of life.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Federal University of Minas Gerais School of Medicine, Rua Domingos Viera, 300 Suite 505,30150-240 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. Electronic address: bernardofgontijo@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Bernardo
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Gontijo
mesh_terms: D000550:Amblyopia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007229:Infant Welfare; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D054068:Livedo Reticularis; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D017445:Skin Diseases, Vascular / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D013684:Telangiectasis / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy