Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma with Kasabach–Merritt phenomenon in a neonate – role of dual therapy: A case report and review of literature

Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma with Kasabach–Merritt phenomenon in a neonate – role of dual therapy: A case report and review of literature

Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) represents a rare, borderline vascular tumor with locally aggressive behavior. They are often associated with a potentially life-threatening coagulopathy known as Kasabach–Merritt phenomenon (KMP). Due to heterogeneous nature of the vascular lesion and lack of s...

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Main Authors: Gaurav Parashar, Gowri Shankar, Ravindra Sahadev, Ramesh Santhanakrishnan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Subjects:
dual therapy
kaposiform hemangioendothelioma
kasabach–merritt phenomenon
propanol
steroids
vincristine
Online Access:http://www.jiaps.com/article.asp?issn=0971-9261;year=2020;volume=25;issue=3;spage=178;epage=181;aulast=Parashar

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