Vascular neoplasia masquerading as cellulitis and persistent hemorrhagic pericardial effusion

We report a rare case of a 5-month-old infant with complicated vascular neoplasm involving the pericardial cavity and skin over cervical region, masquerading as infective pericarditis with cellulitis. The patient responded dramatically to therapy with oral prednisolone and sirolimus, with a significant reduction of size of skin lesions and complete resolution of pericardial effusion over 8 weeks. The report also highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary team in managing such complicated cases.
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research