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Chan K, O T, Broude C, Waner S, Ceisler E, Fay A, Pacicco L, Waner M. Advantages of Early Surgical Management of Periorbital Infantile Hemangiomas. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2024. [PMID: 38946543 DOI: 10.1089/fpsam.2023.0012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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Background: Early evaluation and treatment of periorbital infantile hemangiomas (POIH) were associated with lower rates of ophthalmological complications. Objective: To evaluate age and characteristics associated with improved anisometropic astigmatism (anisoastigmatism) and eye symmetry measured by diopters and a 5-point scale, respectively, in patients with POIH treated with surgical excision. Methods: A retrospective study was performed on patients with POIH. Patient characteristics and eye symmetry were analyzed between patients with resolved and unresolved anisoastigmatism after surgery. Statistical analyses included the Mann-Whitney U tests, chi-square tests, and linear regression models. Results: In total, 54 patients were included (male: 20, female: 34). Upper medial eyelid was the most commonly affected site (resolved: 45%, unresolved: 43%), followed by upper lateral and upper central. Fifty-six percent (31/55) had postoperative resolution of anisoastigmatism, whereas 44% (24/55) did not. Earlier surgical evaluation (median: 4.5 vs. 6.0 months, p = 0.047) and excision (median: 5.0 vs. 12.0 months, p = 0.005) were associated with reversible anisoastigmatism. Good and suboptimal eye symmetry were not associated with earlier surgical excision (median: 6 vs. 6.5 months, p = 0.87). Follow-up ranged from 1 month to 12 years. Conclusion: Earlier surgical excision was associated with reversing anisoastigmatism but was not significant for improving eye symmetry.
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- Kimberly Chan
- Vascular Birthmark Institute of New York, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Vascular Birthmark Institute of New York, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology-Lenox Hill Hospital & Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Vascular Birthmark Institute of New York, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Mathematics, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Vascular Birthmark Institute of New York, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Vascular Birthmark Institute of New York, New York, New York, USA
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- Vascular Birthmark Institute of New York, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology-Lenox Hill Hospital & Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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Satterfield KR, Chambers CB. Current treatment and management of infantile hemangiomas. Surv Ophthalmol 2019; 64:608-618. [PMID: 30772366 DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2019.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Revised: 01/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Infantile hemangiomas, otherwise known as infantile capillary hemangiomas, strawberry hemangiomas, or strawberry nevi, are nonmalignant vascular tumors that commonly affect children. The natural disease course typically involves growth for up to a year, followed by regression without treatment over a period of years with no cosmetic or functional sequelae. Less commonly, however, infantile hemangiomas can become a threat to vision or even life depending on location and size of the lesion. In addition, infantile hemangiomas, particularly those involving the face, may be disfiguring and result in lifelong sequelae. β-blockers have become a mainstay of therapy given their relatively low-risk profile and efficacy. Other treatment modalities previously described in the literature include corticosteroids (both intralesional and systemic), imiquimod, vincristine, bleomycin A5, and interferon α. More recently, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors such as captopril have been used. Laser therapy and, less commonly, surgical excision are also available treatment options. We review current recommended management and treatment of capillary hemangiomas and discuss the benefits and risks of all previously reported treatment modalities.
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- Kellie R Satterfield
- Department of Medicine, Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, California, USA; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington DC, USA; Department of Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington DC, USA.
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The recent International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies (ISSVA) classification of vascular anomalies can be applied to orbital lesions, dividing them into vascular tumors and vascular malformations. Orbital cavernous hemangiomas are probably best considered cavernous venous malformations under this classification. Management of symptomatic lesions can be with surgical excision or stereotactic fractionated radiotherapy in selected cases. Beta-blockers including propranolol and topical timolol maleate represent first-line therapy for infantile hemangiomas, although surgery has a role in selected cases. Orbital venous-lymphatic malformations are problematic but with improved imaging, neuroradiological intervention, and a multidisciplinary approach to management, outcomes are improving.
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- Timothy John Sullivan
- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
- Department of Ophthalmology, Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
- University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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The surgical management of facial infantile hemangiomas presents a unique challenge. The aim of the surgeon should be to remove the hemangioma and to restore normal facial features. Each of the facial zones has its own special features and challenges. The surgeon should remember that the child started out with normal anatomy and that as the hemangioma proliferated, it displaced and thinned these normal structures and in many cases, expanded adjacent tissue. Hemangiomas do not as a rule, invade adjacent tissues as they proliferate. These facts will help in planning the various surgical approaches.
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- Milton Waner
- Lenox Hill and Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospitals, Vascular Birthmark Institute of New York, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 210 East 64th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10065, USA.
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Infantile hemangiomas (IH) often pose a significant risk to visual development. The lesions interfere with visual development by causing deprivation, astigmatism, or strabismus. Propranolol has been suggested as the new standard of care for treatment of IH. Alternative treatments such as intralesional steroids or surgery may need to be considered as equal or better treatments in some cases. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential risks and benefits of the various modalities for periocular IH. METHOD A literature search was conducted for IH and propranolol, steroids, and surgery. The pertinent published literature on surgical resection of IH were reviewed and summarized. A retrospective analysis was also performed of the Vanderbilt Children's Hospital (VCH) surgical case series of twelve children who underwent surgical resection of a sight threatening IH. RESULTS Seven articles reported twenty or more patients treated with propranolol for IH. Many of these patients only had a partial response to propranolol in spite of months of treatment. In addition to the impact on IH, propranolol has been demonstrated to block neural pathways critical for learning and memory. Twelve children underwent surgical resection of a visual threatening IH at VCH. Two of these children had failed treatment with oral propranolol. The average time of surgery was 80 minutes. All twelve children had immediate resolution of the visual compromise. CONCLUSION Early surgical intervention can successfully and quickly result in excellent visual and anatomic outcomes. Propranolol may have unrecognized neurocognitive impact and should be reserved for those lesions unamenable to surgical or local steroid injection.
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Essawy RE, Galal RE. Parenteral corticosteroids followed by early surgical resection of large amblyogenic eyelid hemangiomas in infants. Clin Ophthalmol 2013; 7:955-8. [PMID: 23761960 PMCID: PMC3673960 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s45351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results and complications of early surgical resection of large amblyogenic subdermal eyelid hemangiomas in infants after prior short-term parenteral administration of corticosteroids. Methods Sixteen infants were given dexamethasone 2 mg/kg/day in two divided doses for three consecutive days prior to scheduled surgical excision of large eyelid hemangiomas. The lesions were accessed via an upper eyelid crease, subeyebrow incision, or a lower eyelid subciliary incision. Results In all cases, surgical excision of the entire lesion was possible with no significant intraoperative or postoperative complications. The levator muscle/aponeurosis complex was involved in 31.25% of cases and was managed by reinsertion or repositioning without resection. A satisfactory lid position and contour with immediate clearing of the visual axis was achieved in all but one case (93.8%). Conclusion Parenteral corticosteroids helped in reducing volume and blood flow from the hemangiomas, allowing for very early total excision of large subdermal infantile hemangiomas without significant intraoperative hemorrhage. This resulted in immediate elimination of any reason for occlusion amblyopia. Long-term follow-up of visual development in these patients would help to demonstrate the effectiveness of this strategy compared with more conservative measures.
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- Rania El Essawy
- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To review and evaluate the medical literature on new treatments for periocular infantile (capillary) hemangioma. Recent studies have shown a promising new therapy for infantile hemangioma using nonselective β-blockers, including oral propranolol and topical timolol. RECENT FINDINGS Conventional treatments for infantile hemangioma include the use of corticosteroids, laser, surgery, and immunomodulator therapy. Recently, systemic and topical β-blockers have been used to successfully treat infantile hemangioma. The drugs' mechanism of action remains uncertain, but plausible theories include vasoconstriction, modulation of pro-survival signal transduction pathways, and endothelial cell apoptosis. Whereas no life-threatening adverse events from β-blocker treatment have been described, there have been reports of bradycardia, hypotension, bronchospasm, hypoglycemia, and electrolyte disturbances resulting from systemic use of propranolol to treat infantile hemangioma. Sleep and gastrointestinal disturbances have also been frequently reported. Topical timolol application for localized, superficial tumors may confer similar efficacy as oral propranolol while reducing systemic effects. SUMMARY Despite the recent explosion of interest surrounding this novel treatment, current treatment and protocol-monitoring recommendations are based largely on the experience of individual centers. Several randomized controlled studies are currently underway, the results of which will guide future standard-of-care treatment for infantile hemangioma.
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Ni N, Wagner RS, Langer P, Guo S. New developments in the management of periocular capillary hemangioma in children. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus 2011; 48:269-76; quiz 268, 277. [PMID: 20964274 DOI: 10.3928/01913913-20101018-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2010] [Accepted: 08/16/2010] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The authors describe the theories of pathogenesis for capillary hemangioma and discuss the benefits and side effects of current treatment options, such as systemic and intralesional corticosteroids, laser therapy, and surgical excision. They also evaluate the recent systemic and topical applications of beta-blockers to treat infantile hemangioma. Although no major adverse events from beta-blocker treatment have been reported, the incidence of potential side effects such as bronchospasm, hypoglycemia, heart block, bradycardia, and congestive heart failure is unknown due to the novelty of the treatment. It has been postulated that topical application for localized superficial tumor may reduce systemic effects. Further research is necessary to compare the effectiveness of different treatments and to find the optimal dosing and delivery methods to minimize adverse effects in the treatment of this disorder.
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- Nina Ni
- Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Gawley SD, Bingham EA, McGinnity G. Visual outcomes of treated periocular capillary haemangiomas in childhood: a 10-year review. Acta Ophthalmol 2011; 89:396-401. [PMID: 20156200 DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2009.01789.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To report our experiences of treating periocular capillary haemangioma with particular emphasis on visual outcomes. METHODS Patients who underwent treatment for periocular capillary haemangioma were identified, and a chart review was performed. RESULTS There were seventeen patients in the study. The main indications for treatment were increased size of lesion with threat of amblyopia and partial or full pupil occlusion. Seven patients required more than one type of treatment. Fourteen patients had intralesional steroid treatment and six patients had oral steroids. Intralesional steroids gave variable results with minimal side-effects, oral steroids were very effective but 4 out of 6 patients developed side-effects. The average pretreatment astigmatism was 2.4D and post treatment this had reduced to 1.3D. Final visual outcomes were available for 15 patients, 13 had visual acuity of 6/7.5 or better, two were amblyopic with vision of 6/9-2 and 6/18. CONCLUSION In this study, intralesional steroids were used for localized lesions and oral steroids for diffuse haemangiomas with orbital involvement. Treatment especially with oral steroids was found to halt the proliferative phase and assist early haemangioma regression reducing ocular sequelae.
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- Sandra D Gawley
- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, BT12 6BA, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Al-Faky YH. Epidemiology of benign eyelid lesions in patients presenting to a teaching hospital. Saudi J Ophthalmol 2011; 26:211-6. [PMID: 23960994 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjopt.2011.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2011] [Revised: 05/14/2011] [Accepted: 05/24/2011] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study evaluates the relative frequency of benign eyelid lesions presented to a teaching hospital in Saudi population. PATIENTS AND METHODS Charts of patients with benign eyelid lesions were retrospectively reviewed from January 2003 to December 2008. Clinical details included demographic data, symptoms and signs, surgical findings, primary diagnosis, and indication for biopsy were analyzed in a histopathologically confirmed benign eyelid lesions. Eyelid lesions were arranged according to their order of frequencies. RESULTS A total of 222 biopsies were evaluated from 181 patients (male 39.2% and female 60.8%). The age of the patient at the time of biopsy ranged from 2 to 87 years old. The most common benign eyelid lesion encountered in our practice was sweat gland hidrocystoma followed by chalazion, skin tag, epidermal cyst, nevus, seborrheic keratosis, xanthelasma, and molluscum contagiosum respectively. Histopathological studies confirmed the clinical diagnosis in 95.9% (213/222) of specimens and was different from the clinical diagnosis in 4.1% (9/222) of the lesions which included seborrheic keratosis (n = 3), pilomatrixoma, steatocystoma, hemangioendothelioma, juvenile xanthogranuloma, calcinosis cutis, and syringocystadenoma papilliferum. No malignant lesion was labeled as benign. CONCLUSION Epidemiology of benign eyelid lesions in Saudi population is different from Far East or Western populations. Sweat gland hidrocystoma with classical clinical features and straightforward diagnosis is the most frequent lesion in our series which could be due to characteristic dry climate.
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- Yasser H Al-Faky
- Ophthalmology Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Sloan B, Mora J, Dai S. Everything old is new again. Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2010; 38:545-6. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2010.02342.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Cheng JF, Gole GA, Sullivan TJ. Propranolol in the management of periorbital infantile haemangioma. Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2010; 38:547-53. [PMID: 20553300 DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2010.02344.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Infantile haemangiomas are the commonest tumours of the orbit in children. Treatment is usually expectant, unless they are visually threatening. Although steroids, other pharmacological and surgical treatment modalities have their place, there are risks involved. A previous case series reported the successful use of propranolol for infantile haemangioma. The safety and efficacy of propranolol in the treatment of periorbital haemangioma was reviewed in a serious of our patients. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of patients seen by two ophthalmologists (TJS and GAG), collecting data on colour, size of lesion, duration of treatment and side-effects of treatment. Our main outcome measures were colour and size of infantile haemangioma before and after treatment, the change in astigmatism of our patients and the incidence of complications from propranolol. RESULTS We reviewed 10 patients with infantile haemangioma. They were treated with propranolol oral syrup 2 mg/kg/day in divided doses for a mean duration of 32.8 (range 12-42) weeks. All our patients had a reduction in colour and size of the lesions. The mean lesion size decreased from 756.7 to 543.2 mm(2) after treatment (P = 0.075). Five patients had significant astigmatism and 60% had successful reduction of astigmatism after treatment. None of our patients suffered significant side-effects of propranolol. CONCLUSION Propranolol appears to be a safe and effective treatment in the management of infantile haemangioma.
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- Jin Fong Cheng
- Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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Selective Embolization and Resection of a Large Noninvoluting Congenital Hemangioma of the Lower Eyelid. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2009; 25:111-4. [DOI: 10.1097/iop.0b013e318199dba5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Tronina SA, Bobrova NF, Khrinenko VP. Combined surgical method of orbital and periorbital hemangioma treatment in infants. Orbit 2008; 27:249-257. [PMID: 18716962 DOI: 10.1080/01676830802250101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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PURPOSE To analyze the results of application of combined surgical treatment in different forms of hemangioma in infants. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred seventy-four children with different forms of orbital and periorbital hemangiomas aged 1-16 months (mean age 5.2 + 1.97 months) were operated on at the pediatric ophthalmology department. Fast growth of hemangioma, both superficial (intradermal) and deep (subdermal and orbital) localization, significant deformity of eyelids, with narrowing of eye fissure were the indications for surgical treatment. The combined-staged method, including cryosurgery of superficial intradermal lesions and surgical excision of subdermal and/or orbital parts of the tumor in different combinations depending on the form and depth of hemangioma spreading, was applied. RESULTS Usage of cryodestruction usually on the first stage of treatment allowed gentle scarring of the angiomatously changed skin areas. Surgical excision of the deep part of the tumor eliminated disfigurement and visual axis occlusion, avoiding amblyopia development. Good cosmetic and anatomic result was achieved in 90.4% of cases. CONCLUSION Combined surgical method of treatment of progressive capillary hemangiomas by using cryosurgery and surgical excision in infants allows the choice of optimum tactics depending on features of the course and clinical picture in each individual case and provides achievement of high cosmetic and functional result of treatment. The early beginning of treatment in cases of fast progressing of the tumor allows prevention of extensive skin affection and amblyopia development.
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- Svetlana A Tronina
- The Filatov Institute of Eye Diseases and Tissue Therapy, Odessa, Ukraine.
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Levi M, Schwartz S, Blei F, Ceisler E, Steele M, Furlan L, Millman A, Kodsi SR. Surgical treatment of capillary hemangiomas causing amblyopia. J AAPOS 2007; 11:230-4. [PMID: 17344079 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2006.12.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2006] [Revised: 11/30/2006] [Accepted: 12/01/2006] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Capillary hemangiomas of the eyelids and orbit can cause refractive and occlusive amblyopia. Although oral and intralesional steroid injections are the most common treatment modalities, sometimes they are not successful. There is a paucity of information in the literature on the success of eliminating amblyogenic factors by treating these lesions with surgical resection. METHODS Retrospective chart review of 10 patients in two pediatric ophthalmology practices who underwent surgical excision of a capillary hemangioma that was causing amblyopia and that had failed to regress with other treatment. RESULTS Two patients had surgery secondary to pupillary occlusion, which was successful in relieving occlusion. Eight patients had surgery secondary to significant astigmatism. The average preoperative astigmatic difference between the affected and unaffected eye in five of these patients undergoing surgery before the age of 21 months was 2.15 D. The average postoperative astigmatic difference was 0.1 D. The average preoperative astigmatic difference between the affected and unaffected eye in three patients undergoing surgery after 21 months of age was 1.6 D. Surgery completely failed to reduce the astigmatism in two of these patients. The third patient had a decrease of 0.75 D of cylinder but still had a difference of 1.75 D between the two eyes postoperatively. Postoperative complications in this study included wound infection in one patient. CONCLUSIONS Surgical excision of capillary hemangiomas that were resistant to other modes of treatment was useful in relieving pupillary occlusion and in decreasing the amount of astigmatism if performed before the age of 21 months in our series of patients. Our cases as well as the literature suggest that surgery should be performed at 13 months or earlier to reduce the amount of astigmatism.
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- Michelle Levi
- Department of Ophthalmology, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, Great Neck, New York, USA
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Dubois J, Milot J, Jaeger BI, McCuaig C, Rousseau E, Powell J. Orbit and eyelid hemangiomas: Is there a relationship between location and ocular problems? J Am Acad Dermatol 2006; 55:614-9. [PMID: 17010740 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2006.05.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2005] [Revised: 05/17/2006] [Accepted: 05/19/2006] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE Infantile hemangiomas of the orbit and eyelid can cause serious ocular problems, such as astigmatism and amblyopia. Magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasonography are the best ways to establish the diagnosis and to evaluate the extent of the lesion. Our goal was to correlate the lesion location with the visual impairment. MATERIAL AND METHODS This was a retrospective study (1992-2004) of 63 cases of orbit and eyelid hemangiomas (13 male, 50 female patients; ages: 1 day old to 3 years old). Imaging methods were magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomographic-scanning and color Doppler ultrasonography. The anatomic definition was palpebral, extraconal, and extraconal with intraconal involvement. All patients had ophthalmologic evaluations. RESULTS The hemangiomas were palpebral (n = 32) (normal vision: 19; amblyopia and/or astigmatism: 13), extraconal, and extraconal with intraconal involvement (n = 31) (normal vision: 4; amblyopia and/or astigmatism: 27). LIMITATIONS This study was small; a prospective study is needed. CONCLUSION Orbit and eyelid hemangiomas need to be carefully evaluated by an ophthalmologist. Extraconal and intraconal hemangiomas are more frequently associated with ocular involvement. However, ocular complications can occur in palpebral lesions.
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- Josée Dubois
- Department of Medical Imaging, Ste-Justine Mother-Child University Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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