Back to Search Start Over

The effects of Bleomycin A5 on infantile maxillofacial haemangioma.

Authors :
Luo QF
Zhao FY
Source :
Head & face medicine [Head Face Med] 2011 Jul 07; Vol. 7, pp. 11. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Jul 07.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Objective: To examine the effects of bleomycin A5 on infantile maxillofacial haemangiomas.<br />Methods: Bleomycin A5 was given by multiple intralesinoal injections and the dosage was given according to the age of the patient and size of the lesion. Parts of patients were accompanied by prednisone treatment (2-5 mg/kg, po, QOD.<br />Results: All the haemangiomas involutes completely after treated with bloemycin A5 with better recovery of skin color and less scar forming in small haemangiomas.<br />Conclusion: Infantile haemangioma could be effectively treated with bleomycin A5 without serious side effects.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1746-160X
Volume :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Head & face medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21736714
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-160X-7-11