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

Authors :
Anoop Subash
Ganesh K Senthil
Ramkumar Ramamoorthy
Andal Appasamy
Namasivayam Selvarajan
Source :
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Vol 20, Iss 4, Pp 194-196 (2015)
Publication Year :
2015
Publisher :
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2015.

Abstract

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09719261 and 19983891
Volume :
20
Issue :
4
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.9afc01e57696435caf36d7fb15a5e517
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0971-9261.154671