Infantile Hepatic Hemangioendothelioma, A Review of Literature

Mohamed Magdy², Ihab Eldessouki¹, Ola Gaber¹, Mohamed Kamel^3*, Mohamed Rahouma³, Nagla Abdelkarim¹ & John Morris¹

¹College of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, USA
²Pediatric Oncology Senior Registrar, Children Cancer Hospital, Egypt
³National Cancer Institute, Surgical Oncology Department, Cairo University, Egypt

Dr. Mohamed Kamel, National Cancer Institute, Surgical Oncology Department, Cairo University, Egypt.

Keywords: Infantile; Hemangioendothelioma; Cardiovascular Complications

Abstract

Despite its rarity, Infantile hepatic hemangioendothelioma (IHHE) is the most common hepatic vascular tumor in children [1]. According to the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies (ISSVA) classification, lesions can be classified into focal, multifocal and diffuse [2]. While hepatomegaly is the most common presenting feature, IHHE may be accompanied by cardiovascular complications, coagulopathies, hypothyroidism, and angiomatous and nonangiomatous lesions [3-8]. Depending on the presentation and associated morbidities, treatment options include observation, medical treatment and/or surgical resection. In rare occasions, liver transplantation might be considered [2,9-13].

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