Oral Propranolol for Infantile Hemangiomas (NEJM Journal Club)

Oral Propranolol for Infantile Hemangiomas (NEJM Journal Club)

In this study, the authors show that oral propranolol effectively treats infantile hemangiomas in 60% of participants compared to 4% with placebo in a randomized controlled trial.

Summary Card

Level of Evidence: Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Infantile hemangiomas are benign vascular tumors affecting 5-10% of infants. Oral propranolol is a potential treatment option.

Methods: A double-blind, randomized trial compared oral propranolol (3 mg/kg/day) to placebo in 460 infants with hemangioma.

Results: Propranolol achieved successful treatment in 60% of participants, compared to 4% in the placebo group.

Conclusion: Oral propranolol is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for infantile hemangiomas, but further research is needed for optimal treatment duration and long-term effects.

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