A Newborn with Kasabach Merritt syndrome: A Case Report
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Kasabach Merritt syndrome is an uncommon complication of large hemangioma in which there is thrombocytopenia and coagulopathy. We report a case of a newborn male baby 1 day old 2.5kg presented with large hemangioma on both the lower extremity also on back and his initial laboratory test were consistent with thrombocytopenia. He was diagnosed as a case of KMS.
Authors and Affiliations
Khaire P B, Bhingare R E, Vishal Mule, Patil P S, Lingayat A M
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