Giant haemangiomas of the scalp. A report of 2 cases.
Two cases of giant scalp haemangiomas are presented. In both patients a coagulation defect similar to that described by Kassabach and Merrit resulted, although not as severe. The possible mechanisms involved are discussed and a regimen for treatment is suggested.
D001780:Blood Coagulation Tests; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000150:complications; D006392:Hemangioma, Cavernous / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006819:Hyaline Membrane Disease / Q000150:complications; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D012535:Scalp; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*