Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 160-163, December 2008

An Infant With a Facial Hemangioma and More

  • Geoffrey L. Heyer, MD

      Affiliations

    • Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics, Columbia University, New York, NY
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Geoffrey L. Heyer, MD, Division of Pediatric Neurology, HP-5, 180 Ft Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032-3791
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  • Maria C. Garzon, MD

      Affiliations

    • Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics, Columbia University, New York, NY

A patient with a neurocutaneous disorder characterized by large facial infantile hemangiomas and associated abnormalities of the brain, cerebral vasculature, eyes, aorta, heart, and chest wall is presented. All children presenting with segmental infantile hemangiomas should undergo a complete diagnostic workup. We encourage a multidisciplinary clinical approach that minimally includes evaluations by dermatology, cardiology, ophthalmology, radiology, and neurology. The diagnosis of PHACES syndrome is confirmed in a child presenting with the characteristic facial hemangioma and at least 1 associated extracutaneous feature.

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PII: S1071-9091(08)00073-9

doi:10.1016/j.spen.2008.10.001

Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 160-163, December 2008