Ultrasonographic detection of fetal cranio-facial hemangioma: case report and review of the literature

A case of an isolated cranio-facial vascular anomaly, extending from the le ft parietal bone to the lateral margin of the omolateral orbit is presented . Detection and differential diagnosis of fetal hemangioma is important for a variety of reasons. First, it allows the prenatal growth of the mass to be evaluated. Second, it enables appropriate arrangements for delivery to b e made including its timing and selection of the appropriate clinical team necessary to support the neonate. After birth these cranio-facial anomalies can regress spontaneously but plastic surgery is often necessary.