Congenital Hemangiomas with Hypovolemic Shock, Anemia and Prolonged Jaundice in a Neonate: A Case Report.

Abstract

Background: Congenital hemangioma is an extremely rare congenital anomaly in newborn babies and may complicate life-threatening events, including bleeding. Case Presentation: We present a very rare case of noninvoluting congenital hemangiomas along with hypovolemic shock, anemia, and prolonged jaundice in a six-day-old girl. Clinically, they were observed at birth and complicated by bleeding, hypovolemic shock, anemia, and jaundice during the first two weeks of life. These diseases were diagnosed by medical history, physical examination, blood analysis, and doppler ultrasonography of the skin lesion. Her critical condition improved after supportive treatment, and she was discharged from the hospital. Since the index case of congenital hemangioma was associated with parental consanguinity, a genetic basis may have played a role in the pathogenesis of this anomaly. Furthermore, there will be an association between congenital hemangioma and prolonged neonatal jaundice. Discussion and Conclusions: Congenital hemangiomas can result in life-threatening complications and may have a role in the pathogenesis of prolonged neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.