Pulsed Dye Laser: Q&A
Ask a QuestionWill 10 Month Old Need to Be Sedated to Treat Cherry Angioma Under Eye w/ PDL Laser?
It's a very small cherry angioma about 1/2" under her eye.
Tags:
4 Doctor Answers |
Asked by
cwhite
in New York, NY
+1
No sedation necessary for vbeam treatment to cherry angioma on infant
No sedation necessary to treat a cherry angioma on a 10 month old. Just a couple of nurses to hold the child and eye wear to protect the eyes. The procedure does hurt, but it can be done so quickly. The parent can be there during the procedure to help hold and comfort the baby.
+1
May not need to be treated, also other treatment options
Well there are a couple of issues here. First, most angiomas of infancy resolve spontaneously so a small angioma probably does not even need to be treated. However if the lesion is growing, has ulcerated or is causing impairment of the visual field then treatment is indicated. Often topical anesthetic cream will be enough to numb a small lesion so sedation is not necessary before laser. Also, there is very good data that treatment with the drug propranolol will cause many...
more
+1
Do not rush to treat baby for Cherry Angioma
Before you rush to have a treatment performed on your baby go for a consultation with someone you trust. The Cherry Angioma may go away on its own, fade, and reduce in size. The change depends on the depth of the blood vessels. They may even close as she grows and having the treatment would have been a waste of time and money. Generally we tell patients to wait until the child is 8-10 years old before having this type of treatment.
Should you feel strongly, as mentioned go for a...
more
+1
Treating a Cherry Angioma on a Baby
A cherry angioma is a very small vascular spot and treatment with the pulsed dye laser is safe, effective and usually a "one-shot-deal" -- no sedation is required. Typically, the baby can be restrained for just a few seconds in a papoose or held in the arms of his/her parents or guardians. It is important to protect the baby's eyes, which are covered with goggles or a blindfold. It is normal that the baby may cry during the procedure, but it is over very...
more
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
Comments (0)