[Posterior mediastinum infantile hemangioma in an 11 months infant, an unusual finding. A case report and review of the literature].

Mediastinal infantile hemangioma has not been reported so far (as far as we are aware), using accurate diagnostic methods. MRI scans are essential for a correct characterization and assessment of the extension. Moreover, Endothelial cell glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1) isoform protein represents an extremely important diagnostic tool to differentiate Infantile Hemangioma from other vascular neoplasms. With regards to management, surgery appears to be the treatment of choice, although it is important to highlight that it is a rare disease and more studies are needed to establish a proper diagnostic and therapeutic protocol. The prognosis seems to be favorable, with not known cases of recurrence or progression to malignancy.