Hemangioma is the most common vascular tumor in children younger than 12 months. Because its regression is usually spontaneous, an expectant management is recommended in most cases. Ulceration and secondary infection followed by bleeding are the most frequent complications of hemangiomas. It is estimated that only 10 to 20% of hemangiomas require treatment. Surgery is usually indicated in emergency cases, when there is no response to systemic treatments, or for cosmetic reasons. The objective of this study was to report a case of ulcerated compound hemangioma on the external ear of an 8-month-old patient who underwent a complete surgical excision.
Hemangioma; vascular tissue neoplasms; surgery; complications
