Diffuse neonatal hemangiomatosis
Diffuse Neonatal Hemangiomatosis (pronounced as dih-fyoos nee-oh-nay-tl he-man-gee-oh-ma-toe-sis) is a rare, severe form of Infantile Hemangioma that presents at birth or shortly thereafter. It is characterized by multiple hemangiomas, which are benign, non-cancerous tumors of the blood vessels, that appear on the skin and internal organs.
Etymology
The term "Diffuse Neonatal Hemangiomatosis" is derived from the following roots: "Diffuse" (from Latin diffusus, meaning "spread out"), "Neonatal" (from Latin neo, meaning "new", and natalis, meaning "birth"), and "Hemangiomatosis" (from Greek haima, meaning "blood", angeion, meaning "vessel", and -omatosis, a suffix used in medical terminology to indicate a disorder involving tumors).
Symptoms
The primary symptom of Diffuse Neonatal Hemangiomatosis is the presence of multiple hemangiomas on the skin and internal organs. These can vary in size and number, and may cause complications depending on their location. For example, hemangiomas in the liver can lead to high-output heart failure, while those in the lungs can cause respiratory distress.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Diffuse Neonatal Hemangiomatosis is typically made based on the clinical presentation of multiple hemangiomas. Imaging studies such as ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI may be used to identify internal hemangiomas.
Treatment
Treatment for Diffuse Neonatal Hemangiomatosis often involves a multidisciplinary approach and may include medication, surgery, or other interventions to manage symptoms and complications. Medications such as propranolol and corticosteroids are commonly used.
Related Terms
- Infantile Hemangioma
- Hemangioma
- Heart Failure
- Ultrasound
- Computed Tomography
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Propranolol
- Corticosteroids
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diffuse neonatal hemangiomatosis
- Wikipedia's article - Diffuse neonatal hemangiomatosis
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