Splenic Kasabach-Merritt syndrome in an adult. Presentation of a case and review of the topic
A 22-year-old male black patient presented with big splenomegaly due to a giant hemangioma of the spleen, showing thrombocytopenia and bleeding disorders. A Kasabach-Merrit syndrome was diagnosed. An anterior total splenectomy was performed, returning the platelet count and coagulation disorders bac...
Main Authors: | Angel Piriz-Momblant, Leuby Portuondo-Bandera, Liudy Luna-Pérez |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | Spanish |
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Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Guantánamo
2021-02-01
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Series: | Revista Información Científica |
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Online Access: | http://www.revinfcientifica.sld.cu/index.php/ric/article/view/3190 |
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