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ArticlePediatric reports2025

Multisystem Infantile Hemangiomatosis with Cutaneous, Hepatic, and Splenic Involvement.

Elvira Ioana Buda, Alina Grama, Mădălina Bota, Alexandra Mititelu, Gabriel Bența, Diana Borcău, Otilia Fufezan, Cristina Blag, Tudor Lucian Pop

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Elvira Ioana Buda2nd Pediatric Discipline, Department of Mother and Child, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Alina Grama2nd Pediatric Discipline, Department of Mother and Child, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Mădălina Bota2nd Pediatric Discipline, Department of Mother and Child, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Alexandra Mititelu2nd Pediatric Discipline, Department of Mother and Child, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Gabriel Bența2nd Pediatric Discipline, Department of Mother and Child, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Diana Borcău2nd Pediatric Discipline, Department of Mother and Child, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Otilia FufezanImaging Department, Emergency Clinical Hospital for Children, 400370 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Cristina Blag2nd Pediatric Discipline, Department of Mother and Child, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Tudor Lucian Pop2nd Pediatric Discipline, Department of Mother and Child, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-4931-1219

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Abstract

backgroundHemangiomatosis is a rare condition characterized by the presence of multiple benign vascular tumors that may affect various organs, including the skin, liver, and spleen. Complications are closely linked to the location and size of the lesions. CASE PRESENTATION: We describe a rare presentation of infantile hemangiomatosis with widespread cutaneous and oral mucosal lesions, further complicated by splenic and hepatic involvement and secondary cholestasis. The initial progression was unfavorable, with an increase in both the number and size of the lesions. Cardiologic evaluation identified minor valvular insufficiencies, but no secondary cardiac failure. Treatment with propranolol and prednisone was initiated, with a slow favorable evolution. There were no new hemangiomas developed, and those on the face and limbs decreased in size, some disappearing entirely. Hepatic and splenic hemangiomas regressed more slowly, but their reduction and the improvement of cholestasis were progressive. Due to significant iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome, prednisone was gradually tapered. Transient subclinical hypothyroidism occurred during treatment, resolving spontaneously.

conclusionsThe present case illustrates the rarity and complexity of multifocal infantile haemangiomatosis and highlights the importance of early diagnosis, comprehensive organ evaluation, and tailored multidisciplinary management. It clearly demonstrates that prompt intervention and careful therapy adjustment can lead to favorable outcomes even in the setting of extensive visceral involvement.

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cholestasishemangiomatosisneonatespropranololvisceral hemangiomas

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PMID41149693
PMCPMC12566890

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