Infantile hemangiomas (IHs) are the most common tumors of childhood. Unlike other tumors,
they have the unique ability to involute after proliferation, often leading primary care
providers to assume they will resolve without intervention or consequence. Unfortunately, a
subset of IHs rapidly develop complications, resulting in pain, functional impairment, or
permanent disfigurement. As a result, the primary clinician has the task of determining which
lesions require early consultation with a specialist. Although several recent reviews have …

Infantile hemangiomas (IH) are both the most common benign vascular tumors and the most
common soft tissue tumors in children, 1 characterized by a unique tripartite growth cycle of
proliferation, plateau, and involution. Although most involute without intervention, many
require medical or surgical treatment. They are marked by a great heterogeneity in
morphology, size, growth, residua remaining after involution, and in degree of response to
therapy. The treatment algorithm and approach to the management of IH have undergone a …

Infantile hemangiomas (IHs) are the most common tumors of childhood. Unlike other tumors,
they have the capacity to involute after proliferation, often leading primary care providers to
assume they will resolve without intervention or consequence. However, a subset of IHs may
be associated with complications, resulting in pain, functional impairment, or permanent
disfigurement. As a result, the primary care provider is often called on to decide which
lesions should be referred for early consultation with a specialist. This document provides a …