Infantile haemangioma (strawberry naevus)
HIGH-YIELD
Appears 2×
Teaching point — how the wording changes the answer
Most infantile haemangiomas involute spontaneously, so active surveillance/reassurance is first-line. Oral propranolol is reserved for high-risk sites (periorbital/airway), ulceration or functional threat. If a parent declines propranolol for an uncomplicated lesion, conservative monitoring is appropriate.
Q3
6-month-old with a chest/abdominal infantile haemangioma; mother stopped the prescribed propranolol; best next step?
Key clue
Uncomplicated, non-critical site lesion - involutes spontaneously
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Conservative management with reassessment
Q58
Same child with infantile haemangioma, this time asking for the diagnosis?
Key clue
Strawberry naevus
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Infantile haemangioma (strawberry naevus) - manage by active surveillance