Strawberry naevus Flashcards
1
Q
what is it?
A
capillary haemangioma
2
Q
when is it present?
A
rapidly in the first month of life.
not at birth
3
Q
how do they appear?
A
erythematous, raised and multilobed tumours
4
Q
common sites
A
face, scalp and back
5
Q
rare sites
A
upper respiratory tract leading to potential airway obstruction
6
Q
risk factors
A
white
female
premature
mothers undergone chorionic villous sampling
7
Q
complications
A
mechanical e.g. Obstructing visual fields or airway
bleeding
ulceration
thrombocytopaenia
8
Q
complications
A
mechanical e.g. Obstructing visual fields or airway
bleeding
ulceration
thrombocytopaenia
9
Q
mx
A
wait and watch
propanolol
topical beta blockers
10
Q
what is a Cavernous haemangioma?
A
a deep capillary haemangioma
