Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma with Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon in a neonate of life- and limb-threatening nature: A case report

Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma with Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon in a neonate of life- and limb-threatening nature: A case report

Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma involving whole of a leg in a neonate with Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon causing limb and life-threatening situation has not been reported. One such case and its successful management is presented in this case report. Literature review is made.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Anoop Subash, Ganesh K Senthil, Ramkumar Ramamoorthy, Andal Appasamy, Namasivayam Selvarajan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Subjects:
Infant-Newborn
Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma
Kasabach-merritt phenomenon
vincristine
Online Access:http://www.jiaps.com/article.asp?issn=0971-9261;year=2015;volume=20;issue=4;spage=194;epage=196;aulast=Subash
Description
Summary:Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma involving whole of a leg in a neonate with Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon causing limb and life-threatening situation has not been reported. One such case and its successful management is presented in this case report. Literature review is made.
ISSN:0971-9261
1998-3891

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