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Infantile Hepatic Hemangioendothelioma: An Uncommon Cause of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in a Newborn Infant
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Infantile Hepatic Hemangioendothelioma: An Uncommon Cause of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in a Newborn Infant

Trassanee Chatmethakul, Ramachandra Bhat, Maryam Alkaabi, Abdul Siddiqui, Keith Peevy and Michael Zayek
American journal of perinatology reports, Vol.6(3), pp.e260-e263
07/01/2016
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1585578
PMCID: PMC4958017
PMID: 27468364
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Abstract

Multifocal and diffuse infantile hepatic hemangioendotheliomas commonly present with signs of high-output congestive heart failure. In addition, prolonged persistent pulmonary overcirculation eventually leads to the development of pulmonary hypertension at a later age. We report a 2-day old, full-term infant with multifocal, large infantile hepatic hemangioendothelioma, who presented with an early onset of pulmonary hypertension, managed successfully with supportive care and systemic therapy directed toward the involution of infantile hepatic hemangioendothelioma.
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