Most infantile haemangiomas (IH) do not require further examination. However, some
IH are associated with underlying congenital malformations or are part of a syndrome,
like PHACE-syndrome.
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IH in the lumbosacral and perineal region can be associated with anomalies, like
intraspinal-, urogenital-, and anorectal malformations. Different terms, used to describe
these IH and their associated anomalies, are PELVIS, SACRAL, and LUMBAR syndrome.
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Published online: October 23, 2012
Received:
April 30,
2012
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© 2012 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
