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Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome with Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy Treated by Exchange Transfusion and Surgical Excision

Kenichi A. Tanaka, S. Shimao, Taiji Okada, Asashi Tanaka

Abstract

Kasabach-Merritt syndrome with consumption coagulopathy occurred in a 5-week-old female infant with a hemangioma on her back. Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy was improved by an exchange transfusion. Administration of steroid and radiation therapy was attempted as a treatment for the hemangioma and thrombocytopenia; however, it was unsuccessful. Complete recovery was obtained by surgical excision. Enhanced computerized tomography was advantageous to determine the size of the hemangioma prior to operation.

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Key concepts: Kasabach–Merritt syndrome, Coagulopathy, Medicine, Consumptive Coagulopathy, Disseminated intravascular coagulation, Surgery, Hemangioma