Effect of oral propranolol on periocular infantile capillary hemangioma: Outcomes based on extent of involvement

PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy of oral propranolol in the treatment of periocular infantile capillary hemangioma (CHI) based on the involvement of embryological facial placodes and their extent of anatomical involvement. METHODS: Retrospective study of 27 patients. RESULTS: The mean age at the presentation of periocular CHI was 4 months (median, 3 months; range, CONCLUSION: Oral propranolol is effective in the treatment of periocular CHI. Segmental and preseptal lesions respond better to the treatment compared to focal and postseptal lesions.