Managment of superficial infantile capillary hemangiomas with topical timolol maleate solution.

Abstract

Capillary hemangioma is the most common benign tumor of eyelids and orbit in children. Recently, a topical beta blocker has been reported as an effective treatment for superficial capillary hemangiomas. We present a case report of two children having large capillary hemangiomas who responded well to topical treatment by 0.5% timolol maleate solution. After 12 months of treatment, the lesion has significantly reduced in size, thickness, and color in both cases. Thus, we conclude that long-term use of topical 0.5% timolol maleate solution is safe and effective in treating superficial capillary hemangiomas.

• Authors: Syed Ali Raza Rizvi, Faraz Yusuf, Rajeev Sharma, Syed Wajahat Ali Rizvi
• Journal: Seminars in ophthalmology (Semin Ophthalmol) Vol. 30 Issue 1 Pg. 62-4 (Jan 2015) ISSN: 1744-5205 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 24074395 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
• Timolol

Topics

• Administration, Topical
• Adrenergic beta-Antagonists (administration & dosage)
• Child, Preschool
• Eyelid Neoplasms (drug therapy)
• Female
• Hemangioma, Capillary (drug therapy)
• Humans
• Infant
• Male
• Timolol (administration & dosage)
• Treatment Outcome