The prevalence, complications, and risk factors for infantile hemangioma: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

The epidemiological landscape of infantile hemangioma (IH) has been extensively explored through diverse data sources; however, a scarcity of systematically pooled and quantified evidence from comprehensive global studies persists. In this meta‐analysis, we systematically review available literature...

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Published in:International journal of dermatology 2024-06, Vol.63 (6), p.737-746
Main Authors: Sun, Yuming, Zhao, Jinhong, Meng, Yu, Luo, Xiangyue, Jiang, Chufeng, Deng, Guangtong, Lei, Shaorong
Format: Article
Language:English
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Epidemiology
Hemangioma
Literature reviews
Meta-analysis
Risk factors
Socioeconomic factors
Socioeconomics
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Summary:The epidemiological landscape of infantile hemangioma (IH) has been extensively explored through diverse data sources; however, a scarcity of systematically pooled and quantified evidence from comprehensive global studies persists. In this meta‐analysis, we systematically review available literature to elucidate the prevalence, distribution of lesions, complications, and risk factors associated with IH. A meticulous search encompassing the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science identified 3206 records, of which 55 studies met the inclusion criteria. We found that the overall prevalence of IH is 2.8% [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.5–4.4%] (31,274,396 infants), and IH was located more frequently in the head and neck with a prevalence of 47.4% (95% CI: 39.5–55.4%). The overall prevalence of complications of IH is 24.3% (95% CI: 18.6–30.5%), ulceration is 16.0% (95% CI: 10.4–21.2%), bleeding is 5.6% (95% CI: 3.3–8.5%), visual impairment is 5.6% (95% CI: 3.0–8.9%), infection is 2.8% (95% CI: 1.5–4.8%), subglottic obstruction is 1.5% (95% CI: 0.5–3.0%), respectively. Through 27 studies, we have evaluated 35 factors encompassing perinatal factors, socioeconomic factors, maternal complications, drug factors, and antepartum procedures, and identified 18 risk factors that increase the prevalence of IH. These findings can greatly assist clinicians and family members in effectively evaluating the risk of IH, and determining whether pregnant women should undergo intensified monitoring or preventive measures.
ISSN:0011-9059
1365-4632
1365-4632
DOI:10.1111/ijd.17062