Diffuse miliary hemangiomatosis with hepatic involvement in an infant in Dakar.

We report the case of a 03-month-old female infant with no specific history, who was admitted in the Pediatric Department for an abdominal tumor that has evolved for 01 month. The physical examination noticed a large hepatomegaly and multiple raspberry-like papulo-nodules located on the trunk, scalp and limbs. The alpha-fetoprotein level was 842 ng/ml (42 times normal). The abdominal ultrasound and the CT scan made it possible to retain the diagnosis of diffuse miliary hemangiomatosis with liver damage. A favorable evolution was noted with propanolol and corticosteroids after a follow-up of 04 months. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nous rapportons l'observation d'un nourrisson de 03 mois, de sexe féminin, sans antécédents particuliers, hospitalisé au service de Pédiatrie pour une tumeur abdominale évoluant depuis 01 mois. L'examen physique notait une volumineuse hépatomégalie tumorale et de multiples papulo-nodules framboisés localisés sur le tronc, le cuir chevelu et les membres. Le taux d'alpha foeto-protéine était à 842 ng/ml (42 fois la normale). L'échographie abdominale complétée par le scanner ont permis de retenir le diagnostic d'hémangiomatose miliaire diffuse avec atteinte hépatique. L'évolution était favorable sous propanolol et corticoïdes après un recul de 04 mois. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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