title: Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma in a 3 Months Old Infant.
abstract: Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma is a rare, highly vascular and aggressive soft tissue tumor frequently associated with Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon, usually seen in early infancy. Early diagnosis by means of MRI and tissue biopsy portends a better outcome. Treatment includes surgical excision when feasible and medical management with steroids, propranolol, vincristine and supportive treatment for coagulopathy. We report a 3 months old female infant who was diagnosed, treated successfully and is now in complete remission.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and BMT, Apollo Speciality Hospital, 320, Padma Complex, Anna Salai, Chennai, 600035 India.
authors.forename: Ramya
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Uppuluri
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and BMT, Apollo Speciality Hospital, 320, Padma Complex, Anna Salai, Chennai, 600035 India.
authors.forename: Vimal
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and BMT, Apollo Speciality Hospital, 320, Padma Complex, Anna Salai, Chennai, 600035 India.
authors.forename: Deenadayalan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Munirathnam
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and BMT, Apollo Speciality Hospital, 320, Padma Complex, Anna Salai, Chennai, 600035 India.
authors.forename: Hemalatha
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Doss
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and BMT, Apollo Speciality Hospital, 320, Padma Complex, Anna Salai, Chennai, 600035 India.
authors.forename: Sreejith
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ramachandrakurup
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and BMT, Apollo Speciality Hospital, 320, Padma Complex, Anna Salai, Chennai, 600035 India.
authors.forename: Divya
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Subburaj
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and BMT, Apollo Speciality Hospital, 320, Padma Complex, Anna Salai, Chennai, 600035 India.
authors.forename: Revathi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Raj
keywords: Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma; Kasabach–Merritt phenomenon; Remission; Steroids; Vascular soft tissue tumor; Vincristine