Combined treatment of a proliferative peri-orbital haemangioma with a tuneable dye laser and intra-lesional steroids to prevent deprivation amblyopia
Gorst, C.M.; Munnoch, D.A.; Hancock, K.
Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 46(4): 234-236
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8835 PMID: 11523716 Document Number: 526640
Rapidly proliferating haemangiomas of the face may obscure vision with the development of deprivation amblyopia. Early intervention is required to prevent complications. We present a case successfully treated with a combination of pulsed dye laser and intralesional steroid injection. The current management of haemangiomas is reviewed.