Congenital hemangiomas generally undergo spontaneous resolution; 90% disappear by the time a child reaches age 10. However, removal is indicated if these lesions are growing and/or threatening vital organs.

Treatment options include:
. Oral steroids
. Oral propranolol 
. Topical timolol  

Kasabach-Merritt syndrome involves the presence of a large congenital hemangioma that destroys platelets and consumes coagulation factors. These lesions appear in the early postpartum period; affected children often have a bleeding diathesis. 
Treatment includes:

. Addressing the tumor (via surgery, embolization, oral propranolol, oral steroids)       

News

Congenital hemangiomas that grow rapidly or that threaten a vital organ may now be treated with oral propranol or topical timolol. Details here.