Dr. Pooja H. V. , V18542, Dr. Vijay Pai
Purpose – To report the long term results of treatment of orbital capillary haemangioma by oral propranolol.
Design – Interventional case report.
Methods – A 2month old infant with orbital capillary haemangioma was treated with oral Propranolol (T. Inderal 1mg/kg/BW) 10mg( 1/4-0-1/4) continued for 2wks and subsequently increasing the dose to 10mg (1/4 -1/4-1/4) after monitoring for bradycardia.
Results – Significant reduction in the size was noted in the 1st follow up after 2wks and at 5wks follow up. No complications were observed.
Conclusion – Oral Propranolol can be used as a first line agent in the treatment of capillary haemangioma.