Kasabach-Merritt syndrome. a differential diagnosis in thrombocytopenia
Tjønnfjord, G.E.; Evensen, S.A.; Slettebø, H.; Sund, S.
Tidsskrift for den Norske Laegeforening Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin Ny Raekke 112(19): 2527-2528
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0029-2001 PMID: 1412262 Document Number: 395718
The Kasabach-Merritt syndrome consists of hemangioma in association with thrombocytopenia and localized consumption coagulopathy. It is primarily a disease of childhood, but may be seen in adult patients too. When untreated, it involves considerable risk of mortality. Two adult patients are described. The disease can be cured by surgery. We discuss different options for treatment when surgery is not feasible.