Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome Exacerbated by Platelet Transfusion

Kasabach-Merritt syndrome is a complication of complex haemangiomas. We present a case in which standard treatment including platelet transfusion appeared to prolong and exacerbate subcutaneous bleeding.

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Published in:Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine 1993-04, Vol.86 (4), p.231-232
Main Authors: Phillips, W G, Marsden, J R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Blood Component Transfusion - adverse effects
Dermatology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation - complications
Female
Hemangioma - complications
Hematoma - etiology
Hemorrhage - etiology
Humans
Infant
Medical sciences
Skin Diseases - etiology
Skin Neoplasms - complications
Skin Neoplasms - etiology
Syndrome
Thrombocytopenia - complications
Thrombocytopenia - therapy
Time Factors
Vascular disorders of the skin
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Summary:Kasabach-Merritt syndrome is a complication of complex haemangiomas. We present a case in which standard treatment including platelet transfusion appeared to prolong and exacerbate subcutaneous bleeding.
ISSN:0141-0768
1758-1095
DOI:10.1177/014107689308600418