Diagnosis and Management of Infantile Hemangioma

Table 11. Resolution outcomes in studies comparing beta-blockers and steroids (continued)
Author, Year
Comparison Groups
(n)
Quality
Price et al. 2011 97
G1: Propranolol, oral
2/mg/kg/day in two daily
doses (68)
G2: Corticosteroids, oral
2-4 mg/kg/day (42)
Quality: Fair
Age, Months
Type
Age, mean
G1: 4.9
G2: 4.5
Type
NR
Location
G1+G2:
multiple
Methods and
Measures of
Resolution/
Response
• Degree of
clearance
achieved reported
as either
1. ≥75% defined
by correlating
percentage of
decrease in
volume,
cosmetically
acceptable result
by physician
and/or parent and
no need for further
treatment or
2.