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Also known as: KMS, Hemangiomas with thrombocytopenia
Kasabach-Merritt syndrome (KMS) is also known as “hemangiomas with thrombocytopenia.” It is a combination of hemangioma, thrombocytopenia, and coagulopathy. It is a rare disease of infancy in which the thrombocytopenia (decreased platelet count) results from the hemangioma trapping and activating platelets, which in turn promotes further growth of the vascular tumor. Bleeding problems can ensue and may be life-threatening. Laboratory testing including blood counts and clotting studies are important, as well as imaging studies and biopsy of the tumor when necessary.
Some of the signs and symptoms include:
Generally, treatment of the underlying vascular tumor results in resolution of KMS. Surgical resection may provide a cure if it poses no threat to the patient. Other treatments include embolization and compression bandages to decrease the tumor’s blood supply, corticosteroids, alpha-interferon, and chemotherapy. Mortality rate is about 30%. Patients need close follow-up with dermatologists for residual cosmetic lesions.
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Evaluation and management of all birthmarks with special expertise in vascular birthmarks or vascular anomalies in newborn babies and children.
Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma is a rare, rapidly growing mass of blood vessels that may be present at birth or develop during infancy.
A tufted angioma is a rare, benign growth of blood vessels that develops during infancy and childhood with most appearing before the age of five.
Thrombocytopenia is the condition where there is a low platelet count and this results in bleeding because the blood doesn't clot properly.