Infantile hemangioma cured with homoeopathy - A case report

Abstract Introduction: Infantile hemangioma (IH) is the most common benign vascular neoplasm in infants. It is characterized by endothelial cell proliferation which usually develops shortly after birth and grows most rapidly over the first 6 months. It is self-limiting in nature. However, in a small percentage of patients, hemangioma does not disappear completely. It may result in serious ocular or systemic complications. These patients may require drug therapy, surgical intervention, and/or laser therapy often during childhood at the cost of certain adverse events. Case Summary: The case reported here is of IH affecting the right eye in a 5-month-old female child who was cured completely with the help of homoeopathic medicine within 4 months. Arnica montana was prescribed as a specific remedy based on its physiological action. Follow-up was done every 2 weeks for 4 months. Vancouver scar scale (VSS) score and photographs were considered every month to assess the involution of hemangioma. For confirming complete recovery and no recurrence, follow-up for another 3 months was done after involution. VSS score reduced from 9 to 0 in 4 months duration. Complete cure in this case of hemangioma with homoeopathy can be considered as a reference to explore the utility of alternative modes of treatment like Homoeopathy to give a better therapeutic option for such conditions and avoid any kind of surgical intervention. Abstract Infantile hemangioma (IH) is the most common vascular neoplasm of infancy which occurs due to rapidly dividing endothelial cells. It is also popularly known as birthmarks or cavernous hemangioma or strawberry naevus. [1] It occurs more commonly in females than males with a ratio of 4:1. The prevalence is approximately 10% of the population and identifiable risk factors include female sex, prematurity, low birth weight, and fair skin. [2] It usually develops shortly after birth and grows most rapidly over the first 6 months. However, it may keep growing for up to 12–18 months. After that, it undergoes regression or involution, and 50% of all IH have completed involution by the age of 5 years, 70% by the age of 7 years, and 90% by the age of 9–12 years. However, in a small percentage of patients in whom hemangioma is not disappearing completely, residual fatty tissue or superficial skin telangiectasias remain. These may often childhood certain risks or side effects. disease upper eyelid involvement are more frequent in Infantile Periocular Hemangioma Over 60% of IHs occur in the head-and-neck region followed by the trunk (25%) and the extremities(15%). will trigger the diagnosis. In general speaking, hemangiomas do not spread outside their original anatomical boundaries. However, during proliferation, rapid growth can lead to exhaustion of blood supply resulting in ischemia, necrosis, ulceration, and bleeding. [7] Introduction: Infantile hemangioma (IH) is the most common benign vascular neoplasm in infants. It is characterized by endothelial cell proliferation which usually develops shortly after birth and grows most rapidly over the first 6 months. It is self-limiting in nature. However, in a small percentage of patients, hemangioma does not disappear completely. It may result in serious ocular or systemic complications. These patients may require drug therapy, surgical intervention, and/or laser therapy often during childhood at the cost of certain adverse events. Case Summary: The case reported here is of IH affecting the right eye in a 5-month-old female child who was cured completely with the help of homoeopathic medicine within 4 months. Arnica montana was prescribed as a specific remedy based on its physiological action. Follow-up was done every 2 weeks for 4 months. Vancouver scar scale (VSS) score and photo graph s were considered every month to assess the involution of hemangioma. For confirming complete recovery and no recurrence, follow-up for another 3 months was done after involution. VSS score reduced from 9 to 0 in 4 months duration. Complete cure in this case of hemangioma with homoeopathy can be considered as a reference to explore the utility of alternative modes of treatment like Homoeopathy to give a better therapeutic option for such conditions and avoid any kind of surgical intervention. 4 Monate Wert Vancouver Scar 3 Monate VSS-Score 4 alternativer