A retrospective analysis of infantile haemangioma referrals: a comparison with the IH European Task Force ‘Infantile Haemangioma Referral Score’

Background Infantile haemangiomas (IH) are common vascular tumours of infancy that can have significant complications. The IH European Task Force developed the IH Referral Score (IHReS) to help non-specialists quickly identify IH that need to be referred to optimise outcomes in high-risk lesions. Ai...

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Published in:Irish journal of medical science 2024-06, Vol.193 (3), p.1291-1293
Main Authors: Fagan, Nicole, Nic Dhonncha, Eilis, Sadlier, Muriel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brief Report
Cross-Sectional Studies
Europe
Family Medicine
Female
General Practice
Hemangioma
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Internal Medicine
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Referral and Consultation - statistics & numerical data
Retrospective Studies
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Summary:Background Infantile haemangiomas (IH) are common vascular tumours of infancy that can have significant complications. The IH European Task Force developed the IH Referral Score (IHReS) to help non-specialists quickly identify IH that need to be referred to optimise outcomes in high-risk lesions. Aims The aim of this study was to assess the quality of IH referrals to a national care centre and compare the IH referred to the IHReS tool. Methods This was a retrospective cross-sectional study that collected data from a random sample of 56 IH patients over a 13-month period. Results Less than 10% included a photograph (8.93%) and a minority of referrals included if there were complications including ulceration (1.79%) or function threatening (8.93%). Three-quarters of patients satisfied the IHReS criteria. Conclusion The IHReS screening tool is a convenient and efficient resource for non-experts to identify children who require referral to a specialist centre.
ISSN:0021-1265
1863-4362
DOI:10.1007/s11845-023-03556-7