2008New England Journal of MedicineRequires access

Propranolol for Severe Hemangiomas of Infancy

Christine Léauté-Labrèze, Eric Dumas de la Roque, Thomas Hubiche, F. Boralévi, Jean‐Benoît Thambo, Alain Taı̈eb

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Abstract

Despite their self-limited course, infantile capillary hemangiomas can impair vital or sensory functions or cause disfigurement. These authors have observed in 11 children that propranolol can inhibit the growth of these hemangiomas.

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Despite their self-limited course, infantile capillary hemangiomas can impair vital or sensory functions or cause disfigurement. These authors have observed in 11 children that propranolol can inhibit the growth of these hemangiomas.

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Despite their self-limited course, infantile capillary hemangiomas can impair vital or sensory functions or cause disfigurement. These authors have observed in 11 children that propranolol can inhibit the growth of these hemangiomas.

Key concepts: Medicine, Propranolol, Pediatrics, Internal medicine

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