Atypical Presentation of PHACE Syndrome: Hidden Facial Hemangioma

PHACE(S) syndrome is a neurocutaneous syndrome with a wide array of presentations. The most known and present trait is facial hemangioma #x3e; 5 cm. The name is an acronym forPosterior fossa malformations, infantileHemangiomas,Arterial anomalies, aorticCoarctation,Eye abnormalities, and middle-line malformations of theSternum. The exact etiopathogenic mechanism of this syndrome is not fully understood, and its treatment depends on detailed and individualized assessment. The aim of this paper is to describe a child with a throat hemangioma, vascular malformations, cognitive delay, and other anomalies to illustrate the neuroimaging found in this syndrome.Pediatr Neurosurg

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Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery - October 18, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research