ESPE Abstracts

Infantile hepatic hemangiomas (IHH) particularly the diffuse subtype, can in severe cases be associated with hepatic and cardiac failure, compartment syndrome, and consumptive hypothyroidism. Early recognition and treatment of these pathologies is paramount in order to minimise the risk of longterm sequelae. Thyroid hormones are crucial for growth and neurodevelopment, with three to five IQ points lost for each month hypothyroidism remains untreated in the first year of life. ...