The effects of Bleomycin A5 on infantile maxillofacial haemangioma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objective</p> <p>To examine the effects of bleomycin A5 on infantile maxillofacial haemangiomas.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Bleomycin A5 was given by multiple intralesinoal injections and the dosage was given according to the age of the patient and size of the lesion. Parts of patients were accompanied by prednisone treatment(2-5 mg/kg, po, QOD.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>All the haemangiomas involuted completely after treated with bloemycin A5 with better recovery of skin color and less scar forming in small haemangiomas.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Infantile haemangioma could be effectively treated with bleomycin A5 without serious side effects.</p