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KEVIN SHANNON, MD; GEORGE R. BUCHANAN, MD; THEODORE P. VOTTELER, MD

Am J Dis Child. 1982;136(3):275-276.

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Multinodular hemangiomatosis of the liver generally occurs in the first six months of life, with the triad of hepatomegaly, high-output congestive heart failure, and cutaneous hemangiomas.¹ Early reviews described a poor prognosis with death, generally due to intractable congestive heart failure, occurring within the first year.^1,2 More recent reports suggest that a favorable outcome usually results from vigorous supportive care and high-dose corticosteroid therapy.^2-4 We have recently encountered two patients, however, who received long-term high-dose corticosteroid therapy without apparent response. In one instance, spontaneous involution and hemodynamic improvement was noted; in the other, hepatic artery ligation was performed successfully. Both patients are alive and well more than two years after diagnosis.

Report of Cases.—CASE 1.—This infant was well until 3 months of age when poor feeding, respiratory distress, and two episodes of dusky skin color with feedings were noted. Physical examination disclosed an acutely ill . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
University of Texas Health Science Center Southwestern Medical School and Children's Medical Center Dallas

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