title: Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma with Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon in a neonate of life- and limb-threatening nature: A case report.
abstract: Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma involving whole of a leg in a neonate with Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon causing limb and life-threatening situation has not been reported. One such case and its successful management is presented in this case report. Literature review is made.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trust Hospital, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Anoop
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Subash
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trust Hospital, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Ganesh K
authors.initials: GK
authors.lastname: Senthil
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trust Hospital, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Ramkumar
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ramamoorthy
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics, Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trust Hospital, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Andal
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Appasamy
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trust Hospital, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Namasivayam
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Selvarajan
keywords: Infant-Newborn; Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma; Kasabach-merritt phenomenon; vincristine