2011Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric SurgeonsOpen access

Kasabach-Merritt syndrome with large cutaneous vascular tumors

Pavai Arunachalam, VR Ravi Kumar, Divya Swathi

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A case series of four patients who presented with large surface vascular tumors and low platelet count and their management is reported. Medical management was done with steroids, propranolol and vincristine in different combinations. The final response was excellent without surgery.

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A case series of four patients who presented with large surface vascular tumors and low platelet count and their management is reported. Medical management was done with steroids, propranolol and vincristine in different combinations. The final response was excellent without surgery.

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A case series of four patients who presented with large surface vascular tumors and low platelet count and their management is reported. Medical management was done with steroids, propranolol and vincristine in different combinations. The final response was excellent without surgery.

Key concepts: Medicine, Kasabach–Merritt syndrome, Vincristine, Vascular Tumors, Propranolol, Vascular tumor, Surgery, Hemangioma

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