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Infantile hemangioma — ABFM Board MCQ

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ModeratePediatrics and adolescent medicineInfantile hemangiomaABFM Board

A 2-month-old girl has a rapidly enlarging 1.5-cm bright red lesion on the upper eyelid. It partially obstructs her visual axis. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

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Correct answer: CUrgent referral for treatment with oral propranolol consideration

Hemangiomas near the eye can threaten vision and require early specialist assessment; propranolol is often used for high-risk lesions.

Reference: AAP Clinical Practice Guidelines: https://www.aap.org/en/quality-improvement/clinical-practice-guidelines/