Infantile Hepatic Hemangioendothelioma: An Uncommon Cause of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in a Newborn Infant

We report a 2-day old, full-term infant with multifocal, large infantile hepatic hemangioendothelioma, who presented with an early onset of pulmonary hypertension, managed successfully with supportive care and systemic therapy directed toward the involution of infantile hepatic hemangioendothelioma.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: American Journal of Perinatology Reports - July 21, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Chatmethakul, Trassanee Bhat, Ramachandra Alkaabi, Maryam Siddiqui, Abdul Peevy, Keith Zayek, Michael Tags: Case Report Source Type: research