Abstract

PHACE syndrome indicates a neurocutaneous syndrome including Posterior fossa malformation, large facial Hemangioma, Arterial malformation, Coarctation of the aorta and/or other Cardiac anomalies, and Eye abnormalities. We here report a female infant who presented a giant facial hemangioma. Dandy-Walker malformations with hydrocephalus was found subsequently. We treated the hemangioma with prednisolone, methylprednisolone, interferon-alpha, and local injections of corticosteroid. Encephalomalacia was found later and it was attributed to carotid artery anomalies. Brain image studies, thorough ophthalmologic and cardiac examinations are strongly recommended in infants with large, plaquelike facial hemangiomas. Carotid angiography should also be considered if carotid artery anomalies are suspected.

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