[The Kasabach-Merritt syndrome with pancreatic localization in a newborn infant].
The case of a neonate with a large pancreatic hemangioma belonging to the Kasabach-Merritt syndrome is reported. Selective embolization of one of the main vessels originating from the gastroduodenal artery resulted in a progressive increase of blood platelet levels and in a concomitant change in the hemangiomatous structure at ultrasound examination, as well as in a subsequent acceleration of somatic growth. At 8 months of age, there were no more clinical, radiological, ultrasonographic or biological signs of the hemangioma. This case report emphasizes the interest of embolization in the Kasabach-Merritt syndrome.
Service de Néonatologie, Maternité Régionale, Nancy.
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Pochard
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Brunelle
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Didier
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Hubert
D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D011859:Radiography
Syndrome de Kasabach-Merritt à localisation pancréatique chez un nouveau-né.