Successful Use of Propranolol in a Symptomatic Giant Congenital Hepatic Hemangioma

Abstract

Congenital hepatic hemangiomas are rare benign vascular tumors present at birth. They often are asymptomatic but can have significant complications and mortality that directly correlate with the tumor characteristics and size. Congenital hemangiomas generally regress during the first year of life and are managed medically or surgically depending on its course. We present a case of a full-term newborn with a symptomatic giant congenital hepatic hemangioma that received propranolol and corticosteroid therapy.