Infantile hemangiomas are the most common benign vascular tumors in children.They present a characteristic natural history of spontaneous involution after a phase of initial proliferation.A small but significant minor...Infantile hemangiomas are the most common benign vascular tumors in children.They present a characteristic natural history of spontaneous involution after a phase of initial proliferation.A small but significant minority demonstrates incomplete regression or complications and requires prompt intervention.Prediction of the evolution of infantile hemangiomas is challenging because of their morphological and behavioral heterogeneity.The decision between referral for treatment and observation is sometimes difficult,especially among non-expert physicians,with the risk of missing the period for optimizing outcomes in case of delayed intervention.The aim of this review is to update our knowledge,especially of the primary care providers,regarding the ongoing difficulties of the early clinical evaluation of infantile hemangiomas,and to outline the importance of current practical scoring tools for the identification of the lesions which require expert consultation and referral.展开更多
Acute poisoning remains a major public health problem in childhood worldwide[1,2].The profile of these incidents differs between countries[1-3].In general,unintentional poisonings occur in children younger than 5 year...Acute poisoning remains a major public health problem in childhood worldwide[1,2].The profile of these incidents differs between countries[1-3].In general,unintentional poisonings occur in children younger than 5 years,while intentional poisonings,usually suicide attempts,involve teenagers[1-3].展开更多
文摘Infantile hemangiomas are the most common benign vascular tumors in children.They present a characteristic natural history of spontaneous involution after a phase of initial proliferation.A small but significant minority demonstrates incomplete regression or complications and requires prompt intervention.Prediction of the evolution of infantile hemangiomas is challenging because of their morphological and behavioral heterogeneity.The decision between referral for treatment and observation is sometimes difficult,especially among non-expert physicians,with the risk of missing the period for optimizing outcomes in case of delayed intervention.The aim of this review is to update our knowledge,especially of the primary care providers,regarding the ongoing difficulties of the early clinical evaluation of infantile hemangiomas,and to outline the importance of current practical scoring tools for the identification of the lesions which require expert consultation and referral.
文摘Acute poisoning remains a major public health problem in childhood worldwide[1,2].The profile of these incidents differs between countries[1-3].In general,unintentional poisonings occur in children younger than 5 years,while intentional poisonings,usually suicide attempts,involve teenagers[1-3].
