Systemic evaluation was negative for malignancy. Repeat CT scanning demonstrated tumor progression with increasing bony destruction. Repeat biopsy confirmed the benign vascular nature of the tumor. The child responded well to corticosteroid treatment. A 5 month old male was seen with bilateral nevus flammeus, left proptosls and a bluish subconjunctival mass at the left medial canthus.
Careful biopsy is essential to confirm the correct diagnosis.
The tumor responds well to corticosteroid therapy. Please send comments and suggestions. You may also attach electronic files to e-mail.