Splenic Kasabach-Merritt syndrome in an adult. Presentation of a case and review of the topic
A 22-year-old male black patient presented with big splenomegaly due to a giant hemangioma of the spleen, showing thrombocytopenia and bleeding disorders. A Kasabach-Merrit syndrome was diagnosed. An anterior total splenectomy was performed, returning the platelet count and coagulation disorders bac...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Spanish |
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Centro Editorial Ciencias Médicas: CPICM Guantánamo
2021-02-01
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| Series: | Revista Información Científica |
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| Online Access: | http://www.revinfcientifica.sld.cu/index.php/ric/article/view/3190 |
| Summary: | A 22-year-old male black patient presented with big splenomegaly due to a giant hemangioma of the spleen, showing thrombocytopenia and bleeding disorders. A Kasabach-Merrit syndrome was diagnosed. An anterior total splenectomy was performed, returning the platelet count and coagulation disorders back to normal. His evolution was favorable after 18 months of follow-up. Splenectomy surgical treatment was recommended. The topic was reviewed due to the infrequency of the disease. |
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| ISSN: | 1028-9933 1028-9933 |