Case Report: Neonatal Multiple Hepatic Haemangiomas:- A rare presentation

Abstract

Hepatic haemangiomas are vascular malformations that rarely affect infants. They have no characteristic presentation. Clinical diagnosis is difficult and various imaging techniques may be required. Different modalities of treatment were tried but in vain. When ruptured, the out come is grave. They remain a challenge to pediatric surgeons. We are presenting our experience with one infant who presented with a ruptured hepatic haemangioma

Keywords: Hepatic haemangioma, neonates

Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences Vol. 2 (4) 2007: pp. 281-284