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.
Phillips
W G
WG
Department of Dermatology, Birmingham Children's Hospital.
Marsden
J R
JR
D016913:Blood Component Transfusion / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000150:complications*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D013577:Syndrome; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D013997:Time Factors