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Cardiac hemangioma in children: case report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 July 2025

Erica V. Stelmaszewski Open the ORCID record for Erica V. Stelmaszewski [Opens in a new window] ,
Mariel L. Foti Open the ORCID record for Mariel L. Foti [Opens in a new window]  and
Carlos F. Rosental Open the ORCID record for Carlos F. Rosental [Opens in a new window]
Erica V. Stelmaszewski*
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiology. Hospital J.P Garrahan. Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mariel L. Foti
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiology. Hospital J.P Garrahan. Buenos Aires, Argentina
Carlos F. Rosental
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiology. Hospital J.P Garrahan. Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Corresponding author: E. V. Stelmaszewski; Email: Estelmaszewski@garrahan.gov.ar
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Abstract

A preterm newborn (36 weeks, 2000 g) was diagnosed with hepatic hemangiomas during routine screening. Echocardiography revealed cardiac hemangiomas and pericardial effusion, requiring drainage. Propranolol was initiated for hepatic involvement. Over three years, cardiac and hepatic hemangiomas regressed without complications. This rare coexistence highlights the importance of multidisciplinary management and long-term follow-up.

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Cardiac hemangiomachildrenvascular tumourpropranololhepatic hemangiomas

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Cardiology in the Young , Volume 35 , Issue 6 , June 2025 , pp. 1302 - 1304
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